Car comparison

AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSIvsHonda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A3 (8P)

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2004-2005
VS

Honda Civic Type R (EP3)

2.0

200 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2001-2003

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    66/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSIHondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
Power
200hp149kW
200hp149kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
196Nm145lb-ft
Curb weight
1,340kg2,954lb
1,204kg2,654lb
Gross weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
78.7s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
70.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
28.2s
Calculated
26.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
562km349mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,203mm165in
4,135mm163in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,695mm67in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,575mm101in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,472mm58in
Rear track
1,517mm60in
1,487mm59in
Trunk volume
350L
315L
Max trunk volume
1,100L
610L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions
185g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSIHonda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0PowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Honda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.07,400 rpm5,900 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSIHondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.2 s
26.6 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
200 hp
149 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
196 Nm
145 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
1,204 kg
2,654 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI
236 km/h
147 mph
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI6.9 s
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.06.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Honda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0 and AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI and Honda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0: 1.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI
714 km
444 mi
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
562 km
349 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.9 s
236 km/h
147 mph
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
200 hp
149 kW
6.8 s
235 km/h
146 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,203 mm
165.5 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,135 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
6.9 s
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
6.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSI
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8P)2.0 TFSIHondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
196 Nm
145 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.8 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
1,204 kg
2,654 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,203 mm
165.5 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,135 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
562 km
349 mi
CO2 score
185 g/km
-
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSIHonda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 84 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 152 km (95 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Honda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0

  • Is 136 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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