The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
€ 26,900
€ 25,800
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF.
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 2.0 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 2.0 TDI DPF
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.45 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 2.0 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 manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
146 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
341 mi
Range
600 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
117.3 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 2.0 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
