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Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0vsAUDI S3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

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

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Honda Civic Type R (FK8)

2.0

320 hp1996 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2020
VS

AUDI S3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0

  • Fastest top speed
    272 km/h
    169 mph
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,345 kg
    2,965 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    238 hp/t
    177 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    163 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    775 km
    481 mi
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
320hp239kW
310hp231kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,345kg2,965lb
1,405kg3,097lb
Gross weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,965kg4,332lb
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.4s99% target: 269 km/h / 167 mph
Calculated
60.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
Calculated
17.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
238hp/t177kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
297Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
597km371mi
Calculated
775km481mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,996cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,557mm179in
4,252mm167in
Width
1,877mm74in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,434mm56in
1,401mm55in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,596mm102in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,602mm63in
1,510mm59in
Ground clearance
126mm5in
-
Trunk volume
420L
325L
Max trunk volume-
1,060L
Doors
5
3
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
46L
55L
CO2 emissions
176g/km
163g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.06,500 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI5,800-6,500 rpm1,850-5,700 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
17.4 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0
320 hp
239 kW
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW

Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0 has 10 hp more than AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0
1,345 kg
2,965 lb
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
1,405 kg
3,097 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0
272 km/h
169 mph
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.05.8 s
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI5.2 s

Although Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0 has more power, AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0: 0.6 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
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0
238 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0
597 km
371 mi
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
775 km
481 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0
320 hp
239 kW
5.8 s
272 km/h
169 mph
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,557 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,252 mm
167.4 in
Height
1,401 mm
55.2 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
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0 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
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
5.8 s
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.2 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
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0
238 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0AUDIS3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
5.2 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,345 kg
2,965 lb
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,557 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,252 mm
167.4 in
Height
1,401 mm
55.2 in
Range score
597 km
371 mi
775 km
481 mi
CO2 score
176 g/km
163 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
238 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 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
VehicleHonda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 95 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI S3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 177 km (110 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 13 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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