Audi A3 2013 vs Honda Civic 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 142 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 37 HP less power than Honda Civic, but torque is 76 NM more than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 2 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 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 477 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1220 litres | no data | |
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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 | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.9 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`820 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Honda Civic scores higher in safety tests. The Honda Civic scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 8800 | |
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