The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Honda Civic Type R is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e.
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
56.9
70.3
78.1
56
69.5
78.5
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.9 in
Height
56 in
103.1
168.1
101.5
169
168.1 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.1 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
146 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
▶ 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 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
19 mpg
city
41 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
341 mi
Range
759 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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).
92.5 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
