The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (05 - 08) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 20,900

€ 42,900

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Honda Civic 1.8 is 2.1 inches shorter and 2.2 inches taller.
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi S3 Sportback
57.5
70.3
78.1
55.3
70.3
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.5 in
Height
55.3 in
103.1
168.1
103.6
170.2
168.1 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi S3 Sportback
2791 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
560 lb
16.71 %

General
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi S3 Sportback
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi S3 Sportback
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi S3 Sportback
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20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.32 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.22 lb/hp
11.32 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
495 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
471 mi
495 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
130.7 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
125 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft









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