The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 i-SHIFT (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 22,000
€ 24,500
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic 1.8 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
57.5
70.3
78.1
55.9
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
168.1
101.5
165.9
168.1 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
2791 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
284 lb
9.23 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
8P
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.22 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
478 mi
Range
610 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
478 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
123.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
