Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) · Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIvsHonda Civic Type R (FN2) 2.0

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

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2008-2013
VS

Honda Civic Type R (FN2)

2.0

201 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2007-2011

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    789 km
    491 mi
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Honda Civic Type R (FN2) 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Most powerful
    201 hp
    150 kW
  • Lightest
    1,267 kg
    2,793 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    159 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    485 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIHondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
Power
200hp149kW
201hp150kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
193Nm142lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,267kg2,793lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
78.8s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
71.1s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
27.9s
Calculated
26.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
152Nm/t102lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
789km491mi
Calculated
549km341mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,292mm169in
4,276mm168in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,785mm70in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,635mm104in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,505mm59in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,530mm60in
Trunk volume
302L
485L
Max trunk volume
1,032L
1,352L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
60L
50L
CO2 emissions
180g/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 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIHonda Civic Type R (FN2) 2.0PowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Honda Civic Type R (FN2) 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.07,800 rpm5,600 rpm8,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIHondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.9 s
26.4 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
201 hp
150 kW

Honda Civic Type R (FN2) 2.0 has 1 hp more than AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and Honda Civic Type R (FN2) 2.0: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
193 Nm
142 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
1,267 kg
2,793 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
236 km/h
147 mph
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI6.7 s
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.06.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Honda Civic Type R (FN2) 2.0 and AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and Honda Civic Type R (FN2) 2.0: 1.5 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
789 km
491 mi
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
549 km
341 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.7 s
236 km/h
147 mph
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
201 hp
150 kW
6.6 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
302 L
10.7 cu ft
Length
4,292 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,276 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.7 s
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
6.6 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIHondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
201 hp
150 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
193 Nm
142 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.6 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,267 kg
2,793 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
302 L
10.7 cu ft
Length
4,292 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,276 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
789 km
491 mi
549 km
341 mi
CO2 score
180 g/km
-
Trunk score
302 L
10.7 cu ft
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIHonda Civic Type R (FN2) 2.0
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 87 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 240 km (149 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Honda Civic Type R (FN2) 2.0

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Is 188 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 183 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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