The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
€ 30,000

€ 35,800

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 9.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
56.5
70.8
81.7
56
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.5 in
Height
56 in
106.2
177.9
101.5
168.7
177.9 in
Length
168.7 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb

Weight Difference:
617 lb
17.07 %

General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
FC
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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25.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.64 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.41 lb/hp
14.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
57 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
50 mpg
city
18 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
697 mi
Range
396 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
697 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
178.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
84.3 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft









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