Audi A3 2016 vs Honda Civic 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
|
Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 50 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 145 NM more than Honda Civic. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
|
The Honda Civic is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that by driving the Audi A3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A3 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi Q3 | Used also on Honda FR-V | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.31 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 is 1 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A3 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 477 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1180 litres | no data | |
|
Honda Civic has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A3 has 97 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. This could mean that the Audi A3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.08 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.18 metres less than that of the Honda Civic. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`945 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | 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 (€): | 17 000 | 8800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Audi A3 has
|
Honda Civic has
| |