The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08)
€ 20,800
€ 33,000
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 3.2
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 3.2
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
672 lb
19.41 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 3.2
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
8P
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 3.2
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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20.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.21 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
27 mpg
city
16 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
471 mi
Range
355 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
471 mi
355 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
198.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
125 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
