The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF (07 - 08) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
€ 23,600

€ 39,100

€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Audi S3 Sportback
57.5
70.3
81.1
55.2
69.5
78.5
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.5 in
Height
55.2 in
103.1
168.1
101.5
169.4
168.1 in
Length
169.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Audi S3 Sportback
3049 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
412 lb
11.9 %

General
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Audi S3 Sportback
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
138 hp
261 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Audi S3 Sportback
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback
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22.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.26 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
22.09 lb/hp
13.26 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
45 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
35 mpg
city
20 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
598 mi
Range
439 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
598 mi
439 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
107 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).
161.1 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
107 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Audi S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 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