The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
€ 28,300
€ 35,800
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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
168.7
168.1 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
666 lb
18.42 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.64 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
14.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
341 mi
Range
396 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
