The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)

€ 26,900
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) Honda Civic Type R
€ 30,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Honda Civic Type R is 1.6 inches shorter and 0.9 inches taller.
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56.9
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
70.3
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
103.1
168.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
168.1 in
Length
169.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.36 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)

General

Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
8V
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
19 mpg
city
42 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
341 mi
Range
661 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
96.7 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft