The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 20,800
€ 22,800
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 longer and 1.5 inches taller.
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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
165.9
167.5 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.65 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
20.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.21 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
697 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
471 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
100.7 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
125 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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
