Audi A3 vs Honda Civic

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2024 Audi A3

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Overview

Spec	Audi A3Premium	Honda CivicLX
Selected trim	Premium	LX
Body style	Sedan	Sedan
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	continuously variable-speed automatic
Engine type	mild hybrid	gas
Model year	2024	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Audi A3Premium	Honda CivicLX
MSRP	$35,800	$24,595 (best)
Lowest listing price	—	$18,921 (best)
Median listing price	—	$28,222 (best)
Highest listing price	—	$28,907 (best)
For sale now	0	18 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Audi A3Premium	Honda CivicLX
Combined MPG	32 MPG	36 MPG (best)
City MPG	29 MPG	32 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	37 MPG	41 MPG (best)
Fuel tank	13.2 gal (best)	12.4 gal

Performance

Spec	Audi A3Premium	Honda CivicLX
Horsepower	201 hp (best)	150 hp
Torque	221 lb-ft (best)	133 lb-ft
Engine size	2 L	2 L
Cylinders	I4	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Audi A3Premium	Honda CivicLX
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	10.9 cu ft	14.8 cu ft (best)
Payload	860 lbs (best)	—
Curb weight	3,329 lbs	2,875 lbs (best)
Wheelbase	103.5 in	107.7 in (best)
Length	176.9 in	184.8 in (best)
Width	71.5 in (best)	70.9 in
Height	56.2 in (best)	55.7 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Audi A3Premium	Honda CivicLX
NHTSA overall	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)	—	4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported	None reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Audi A3	Honda Civic
1	Premium $35,800 MSRP(Currently comparing)	LX $24,595 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Premium Plus $39,400 MSRP	Sport $26,595 MSRP
3	—	Sport $27,795 MSRP
4	—	Sport Hybrid $29,295 MSRP
5	—	Sport Hybrid $30,495 MSRP
6	—	Si $30,995 MSRP
7	—	Sport Touring Hybrid $32,295 MSRP
8	—	Sport Touring Hybrid $33,495 MSRP

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