The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 27,900

€ 36,600

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 12 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Audi S3
56.5
70.8
81.7
55.1
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.5 in
Height
55.1 in
106.2
177.9
101.5
165.9
177.9 in
Length
165.9 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Audi S3
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.42 %

General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Audi S3
FC
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Audi S3
125 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
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25.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.03 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
67 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S3
64 mpg
city
19 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
816 mi
Range
409 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
816 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
71.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
71.9 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft









35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft