The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
€ 22,100
€ 27,200
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF
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 2.0 TDI DPF
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
487 lb
14.3 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMM
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 4000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
122 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
21.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.15 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
33 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
437 mi
Range
621 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
437 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
123.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
134.5 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
