The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)
€ 35,400

€ 43,100

€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100
ⓘ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 2.7 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
Honda Civic Type R
Audi S3 Sportback
57.7
73.9
81.8
55.3
70.3
77.4
73.9 in
Width
70.3 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.7 in
Height
55.3 in
102.1
172.8
103.6
170.2
172.8 in
Length
170.2 in
102.1 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
Audi S3 Sportback
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.47 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
Audi S3 Sportback
FK..
Generation
8V
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 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
306 hp
306 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Audi S3 Sportback
168 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi S3 Sportback
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10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
10.47 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
32 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
426 mi
Range
488 mi
Honda Civic Type R
426 mi
488 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
132.6 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
138.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
545 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft










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