The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 i-SHIFT (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 22,000
€ 27,800
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
2791 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
494 lb
15.04 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.79 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.22 lb/hp
20.79 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
478 mi
Range
504 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
478 mi
504 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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).
140.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
123.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
