The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 i-SHIFT (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 22,000
€ 21,700
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Honda Civic 1.8 is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
57.5
70.3
78.1
56
69.5
78.5
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.5 in
Height
56 in
103.1
168.1
101.5
169
168.1 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
2791 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.62 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 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 6300 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 1.6
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.38 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.22 lb/hp
28.38 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
478 mi
Range
495 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
478 mi
495 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
130.7 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
123.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
