Honda Civic Type-R (2001 – 2005) vs Audi S3 (2001 – 2003): specs compared
The Audi S3 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 225 hp against 200 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.6 s against 6.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 243 km/h against 235 km/h. The Honda Civic Type-R uses less fuel, from 8.9 L/100 km against 9.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,170 kg against 1,420 kg.
| Specification |
Honda
Civic Type-R
2001 – 2005
|
Audi
S3
2001 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2005 | 2001 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 200 hp | 225 hp |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 280 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 s | 6.6 s |
| Top speed | 235 km/h | 243 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.9 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,140 mm | 4,158 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,763 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,581 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,170 kg | 1,420 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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