The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (03 - 05)
€ 23,000

€ 20,600

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic 1.8 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 1.6
57.9
69.7
77.6
55.9
69.5
77
69.7 in
Width
69.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.2
169.3
101.5
165.5
169.3 in
Length
165.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 1.6
3045 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.68 %

General
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 1.6
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.6
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22.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.03 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
22.07 lb/hp
29.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
37 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
493 mi
Range
450 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
493 mi
450 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
144 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
119.4 kWh
144 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
902 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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