The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
€ 28,300
€ 25,800
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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, 0.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra.
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
56.9
70.3
78.1
55.9
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
168.1
102.4
166.8
168.1 in
Length
166.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
2950 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.34 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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 ultra
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
146 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
19 mpg
city
60 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
341 mi
Range
914 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
914 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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).
70 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
70 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
