The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
€ 20,900

€ 29,200

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Honda Civic 1.8 is 1.7 inches shorter and 1.3 inches taller.
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
57.5
70.3
78.1
56.1
70.3
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.5 in
Height
56.1 in
103.1
168.1
103.8
169.8
168.1 in
Length
169.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
2791 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.99 %

General
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.22 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
28 mpg
city
37 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
609 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
471 mi
609 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
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).
96.6 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
125 kWh
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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