The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 26,900
€ 20,300
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic Type R is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 FSI.
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
56.9
70.3
78.1
55.9
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
168.1
101.5
165.5
168.1 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
2950 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.85 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.14 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
25.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
341 mi
Range
526 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
123.1 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
