The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 36,500

€ 26,300

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 10.4 inches longer, 4.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56.5
73.9
81.7
56
69.5
78.5
73.9 in
Width
69.5 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.5 in
Height
56 in
106.3
179.4
101.5
169
179.4 in
Length
169 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.82 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
FC
Generation
8P
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 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
169 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.93 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
9.63 lb/hp
22.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
43 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
371 mi
Range
777 mi
Honda Civic Type R
371 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
145.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft