Audi A3 2000 vs Honda Civic 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 12 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Honda Civic. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.15 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
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Audi A3 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A3 is 1 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi A3 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 315 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1110 litres | 610 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage capacity. Audi A3 has 35 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 500 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Honda Civic, which means Audi A3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`575 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Audi A3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Honda Civic, so Audi A3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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