The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
€ 36,500
€ 33,300
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 3.2.
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 3.2
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 3.2
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.75 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 3.2
FC
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
316 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 3.2
169 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
9.63 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
24 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
24 mpg
city
17 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
371 mi
Range
377 mi
Honda Civic Type R
371 mi
377 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
187.5 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
145.8 kWh
187.5 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 3.2
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
