Audi A3 2004 vs Honda Civic 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 and Honda Civic have the same engine power, but Audi A3 torque is 20 NM less than Honda Civic. Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A3 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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 Audi A3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Accord, 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. Honda Civic 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. | |||
| Honda Civic 2008 2.2 engine: Honda’s first diesel engine featured an aluminum block, a variable-geometry turbocharger, second-generation Bosch Common Rail injection, 16-valve cylinder head, and a balance shaft integrated into the crankcase. The ... More about Honda Civic 2008 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
| Audi A3 is 2 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1120 litres | no data | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A3 has 115 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: | 10.7 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Honda Civic, which means Audi A3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | 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 (€): | 3200 | 3800 | |
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