The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
€ 22,100

€ 24,800

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 1.2 inches shorter and 1.5 inches taller.
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
57.5
69.5
77.4
56
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.5 in
Height
56 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
168.7
167.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb

Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.77 %

General
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
21.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.82 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.15 lb/hp
19.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
33 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
437 mi
Range
475 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
437 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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).
136.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
134.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft










38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft