The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 26,900
€ 24,500
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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
165.9
168.1 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.1 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
146 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
19 mpg
city
32 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
341 mi
Range
610 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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
