The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI (03 - 05)
€ 22,100
€ 21,000
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 2 inches longer and 1.5 inches taller.
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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
165.5
167.5 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.34 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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
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
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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21.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.15 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
33 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
24 mpg
city
37 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
437 mi
Range
697 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
437 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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
134.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 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
