The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
€ 35,400

€ 26,600

€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic Type R is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6 inches longer, 4 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57.7
73.9
81.8
55.9
70
77.4
73.9 in
Width
70 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.7 in
Height
55.9 in
102.1
172.8
102.4
166.8
172.8 in
Length
166.8 in
102.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3203 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.74 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
306 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
168 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
10.47 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
32 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
48 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
426 mi
Range
758 mi
Honda Civic Type R
426 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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
138.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
545 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft











40.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft