The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)

€ 36,500
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) Honda Civic Type R
€ 29,100
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 12.6 inches longer, 4.4 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
73.9
81.7
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
106.3
179.4
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
179.4 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.71 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)

General

Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
FC
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
316 hp
138 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
169 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.88 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
9.63 lb/hp
23.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
37 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
371 mi
Range
746 mi
Honda Civic Type R
371 mi
746 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
102.8 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
145.8 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft