The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)
€ 20,800
€ 22,300
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer and 1.5 inches taller.
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
57.5
69.5
77.4
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
166.9
167.5 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.88 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
8P
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 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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20.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.84 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.21 lb/hp
23.84 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
600 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
471 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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).
108 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
125 kWh
108 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
