The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 36,500

€ 28,800

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 10.7 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
168.7
179.4 in
Length
168.7 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
3274 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.06 %

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
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
BMN, BKQ, BUY
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
19.49 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
9.63 lb/hp
19.49 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
40 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
371 mi
Range
579 mi
Honda Civic Type R
371 mi
579 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).
121.3 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
145.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 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
10.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft