The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
€ 26,900
€ 31,700
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic Type R is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
56.9
70.3
78.1
55.9
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
168.1
102.4
166.8
168.1 in
Length
166.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.11 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19 mpg
city
29 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
341 mi
Range
471 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
471 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
125 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
