The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 28,300
€ 36,600
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic Type R is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Honda Civic Type R
Audi S3
56.9
70.3
78.1
55.1
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.9 in
Height
55.1 in
103.1
168.1
101.5
165.9
168.1 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
Audi S3
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
423 lb
12.54 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
Audi S3
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 manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Audi S3
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S3
19 mpg
city
19 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
341 mi
Range
409 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
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).
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
