Honda Civic 2012 vs Audi A3 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Honda Civic engine produces 50 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 145 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Honda Civic consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Civic could require 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Honda Civic consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Honda Civic engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda FR-V | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi Q3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Honda Civic 2012 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda Civic 2012 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.31 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Civic is 1 cm shorter than the Audi A3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 477 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1180 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Honda Civic has 97 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. The Audi A3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.08 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.18 metres more than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 15 800 | |
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