The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
€ 36,500

€ 27,900

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 12.4 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56.5
73.9
81.7
56.1
70
77.4
73.9 in
Width
70 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.5 in
Height
56.1 in
106.3
179.4
102.4
167
179.4 in
Length
167 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3957 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.06 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
FC
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
316 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
169 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.74 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
9.63 lb/hp
26.74 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
24 mpg
city
53 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
371 mi
Range
797 mi
Honda Civic Type R
371 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
80.3 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
145.8 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft