The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
€ 20,900

€ 23,100

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic 1.8 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57.5
70.3
78.1
55.9
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
168.1
101.5
165.9
168.1 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2791 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
328 lb
10.51 %

General
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.61 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.22 lb/hp
22.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
621 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
471 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
113.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
125 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft