The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
€ 22,100

€ 29,100

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 2.0 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
166.9
167.5 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
377 lb
11.44 %

General
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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21.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.88 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.15 lb/hp
23.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
33 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
37 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
437 mi
Range
746 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
437 mi
746 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
102.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
134.5 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 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