The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 i-SHIFT (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
€ 22,000

€ 34,900

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 3.2.
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 3.2
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 3.2
2791 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb

Weight Difference:
736 lb
20.87 %

General
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 3.2
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 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 6300 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 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 3.2
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 3.2
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 3.2
▶ REPLAY
20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.22 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
28 mpg
city
18 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
478 mi
Range
396 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
478 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
123.1 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 3.2
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft









38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft