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AUDI S3 (8L) · Facelift 2001 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) · Facelift 2001

1.8 T

225 hp1781 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2001-2003
VS

Honda Civic Type R (EP3)

2.0

200 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2001-2003

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    667 km
    414 mi
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • 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 city consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 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)Facelift 20011.8 THondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
Power
225hp168kW
200hp149kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
196Nm145lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,204kg2,654lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
78.2s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
70.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
25.6s
Calculated
26.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
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

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 THonda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0PowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 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)Facelift 20011.8 T5,900 rpm2,200 rpm6,150 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)Facelift 20011.8 THondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.6 s
26.6 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 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
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T
225 hp
168 kW
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
200 hp
149 kW

AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T has 25 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) Facelift 2001 1.8 T: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T
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
AUDIS3 (8L)Facelift 20011.8 T
1,420 kg
3,131 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)Facelift 20011.8 T
243 km/h
151 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)Facelift 20011.8 T6.6 s
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.06.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T and Honda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0: 0.2 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)Facelift 20011.8 T
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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)Facelift 20011.8 T
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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)Facelift 20011.8 T
667 km
414 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)Facelift 20011.8 T
225 hp
168 kW
6.6 s
243 km/h
151 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)Facelift 20011.8 T
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 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)Facelift 20011.8 T
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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) Facelift 2001 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)Facelift 20011.8 T
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
6.6 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)Facelift 20011.8 T
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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)Facelift 20011.8 THondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
Power
225 hp
168 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
196 Nm
145 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.8 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,204 kg
2,654 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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
667 km
414 mi
562 km
349 mi
Trunk score
270 L
9.5 cu ft
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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) Facelift 2001 1.8 THonda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 (8L) Facelift 2001 1.8 T

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 84 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 105 km (65 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 216 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 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

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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