The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
€ 36,500

€ 29,100

€ 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 10.4 inches longer, 4.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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 DPF
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.4 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
316 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
169 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.21 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
9.63 lb/hp
20.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
371 mi
Range
665 mi
Honda Civic Type R
371 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
145.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft