The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi (05 - 07) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 22,000

€ 23,000

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi is 0.3 inches longer and 1.5 inches taller.
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57.5
69.5
77.4
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.1
101.5
166.9
167.1 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3135 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.72 %

General
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
138 hp
89 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
251 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.56 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
22.72 lb/hp
33.56 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
46 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
42 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
777 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
609 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
90.4 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
104.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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