The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 26,900
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) Honda Civic Type R
€ 25,400
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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, 0.8 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56.9
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
70.3
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
103.1
168.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
168.1 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.1 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)

General

Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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 manual transmission

Engine

Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
19 mpg
city
43 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
341 mi
Range
777 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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)
30.6 cu ft