The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 23,000

€ 36,500

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic 1.8 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
57.9
69.7
77.6
56
69.5
78.5
69.7 in
Width
69.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.9 in
Height
56 in
102.2
169.3
101.5
169
169.3 in
Length
169 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
3045 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
538 lb
15.02 %

General
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
FK..
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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22.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.51 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
22.07 lb/hp
14.51 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
37 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
27 mpg
city
18 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
493 mi
Range
396 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
493 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
119.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
902 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft









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