Car comparison

AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 TvsHonda 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 S3 (8L)

1.8 T

210 hp1781 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback1998-2000
VS

Honda Civic Type R (EP3)

2.0

200 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2001-2003

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.2 L/100 km
    19.3 mpg US
    23.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    681 km
    423 mi
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

Honda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0

  • Lightest
    1,204 kg
    2,654 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    166 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    315 L
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 (8L)1.8 THondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
Power
210hp157kW
200hp149kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
196Nm145lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,204kg2,654lb
Gross weight
1,935kg4,266lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
78.1s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
70.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
27.3s
Calculated
26.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
681km423mi
Calculated
562km349mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,781cc109cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,159mm164in
4,135mm163in
Width
1,763mm69in
1,695mm67in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,519mm99in
2,575mm101in
Front track
1,527mm60in
1,472mm58in
Rear track
1,503mm59in
1,487mm59in
Trunk volume
270L
315L
Max trunk volume
1,020L
610L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
62L
50L
CO2 emissions
218g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 THonda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0PowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T: Power / Torque
  • Honda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T5,800 rpm2,100-5,000 rpm6,050 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
MetricAUDIS3 (8L)1.8 THondaCivic 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
6.8 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.3 s
26.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 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
9.7 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
210 hp
157 kW
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
200 hp
149 kW

AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T has 10 hp more than Honda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Honda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0 and AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
270 Nm
199 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
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
1,375 kg
3,031 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
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
238 km/h
148 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
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T6.8 s
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.06.8 s

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
681 km
423 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
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
210 hp
157 kW
6.8 s
238 km/h
148 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
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,159 mm
163.7 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 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
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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 S3 (8L) 1.8 T 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
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
6.8 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
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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
VehicleAUDIS3 (8L)1.8 THondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
Power
210 hp
157 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
196 Nm
145 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,204 kg
2,654 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,159 mm
163.7 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 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
681 km
423 mi
562 km
349 mi
CO2 score
218 g/km
-
Trunk score
270 L
9.5 cu ft
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 S3 (8L) 1.8 THonda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 74 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 120 km (74 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Honda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0

  • Is 171 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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