The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
€ 26,900
€ 26,300
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 2.2 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
3197 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.73 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
BMM
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 4000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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 DPF
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
146 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
23.17 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
40 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
341 mi
Range
632 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
632 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).
121.3 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 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
1235 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
