The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
€ 28,300

€ 38,400

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter and 0.8 inches taller.
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
56.9
70.3
78.1
56.1
70.3
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.9 in
Height
56.1 in
103.1
168.1
103.5
169.8
168.1 in
Length
169.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
611 lb
17.16 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
8V
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CUKB, CXUA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
201 hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
146 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
157 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
19 mpg
city
No data
34 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
341 mi
Range
1657 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
1657 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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).
28.5 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
28.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft









38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft