The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 28,300

€ 20,800

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic Type R is 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 1.6.
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.6
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
166.9
168.1 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.6
2950 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb

Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.83 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.6
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.6
146 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6
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14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.5 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
27.5 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
341 mi
Range
503 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
503 mi
Audi A3 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.6
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