The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 28,300

€ 24,100

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 TDI.
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
2950 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.24 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
19 mpg
city
47 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
341 mi
Range
833 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
833 mi
Audi A3 1.6 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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