The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 i-SHIFT (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
€ 22,000
€ 27,600
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic 1.8 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57.5
70.3
78.1
55.9
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
168.1
102.4
166.8
168.1 in
Length
166.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
2791 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.99 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.64 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.22 lb/hp
26.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
50 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
478 mi
Range
777 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
478 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
82.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
123.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
