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Honda Civic Type R (FK8) · Facelift 2020 2.0vsAUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) 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) · Facelift 2020

2.0

320 hp1996 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2021
VS

AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y)

2.0 TFSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0

  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,420 kg
    3,131 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    225 hp/t
    168 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100

AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    743 km
    462 mi
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
Power
320hp239kW
310hp231kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,500kg3,307lb
Gross weight
1,760kg3,880lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.2s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
60.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
18.0s
Calculated
16.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
267Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
597km371mi
Calculated
743km462mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,996cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,557mm179in
4,351mm171in
Width
1,877mm74in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,434mm56in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,630mm104in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,602mm63in
1,519mm60in
Ground clearance
126mm5in
-
Trunk volume
420L
325L
Max trunk volume
1,209L
1,145L
Doors
5
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
46L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.06,500 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI5,450-6,500 rpm2,000-5,450 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
16.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
320 hp
239 kW
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW

Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0 has 10 hp more than AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) 2.0 TFSI and Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 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)Facelift 20202.0
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
1,500 kg
3,307 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)Facelift 20202.0
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 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)Facelift 20202.05.8 s
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI4.8 s

Although Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0 has more power, AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) 2.0 TFSI and Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0: 1.0 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)Facelift 20202.0
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

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)Facelift 20202.0
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
597 km
371 mi
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
743 km
462 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
320 hp
239 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
4.8 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)Facelift 20202.0
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,351 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 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)Facelift 20202.0
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) 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
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
5.8 s
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.8 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
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,351 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Range score
597 km
371 mi
743 km
462 mi
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 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) Facelift 2020 2.0AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 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

AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 146 km (91 mi) more estimated range

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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