Honda Civic 1997 vs Audi A3 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 114 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 NM | 202 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 24 HP more power than Audi A3, but torque is 68 NM less than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
| Honda Civic is 17 cm longer than the Audi A3, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
825 litres | 1100 litres | |
| Honda Civic has 25 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 275 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.6 metres less than that of the Audi A3, which means Honda Civic can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`550 | 1`680 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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