The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)
€ 20,900
€ 29,500
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter and 1.5 inches taller.
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
57.5
70.3
78.1
55.9
70.3
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
168.1
103.8
169.7
168.1 in
Length
169.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
2791 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
439 lb
13.59 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.22 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
661 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
471 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
96.7 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
125 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
