The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (03 - 05)
€ 36,500
€ 19,100
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 13.9 inches longer, 4.4 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.6
56.5
73.9
81.7
55.9
69.5
77
73.9 in
Width
69.5 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
179.4
101.5
165.5
179.4 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.6
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.23 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.6
FC
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
316 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.6
169 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
9.63 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
24 mpg
city
25 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
371 mi
Range
488 mi
Honda Civic Type R
371 mi
488 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
145.8 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
145.8 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
