Honda Civic Type-R (2016 – 2020) vs Audi S3 Sportback (2016 – 2020): specs compared

The Honda Civic Type-R is the more powerful of the two, with up to 320 hp against 310 hp. The Audi S3 Sportback is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.6 s against 5.7 s. The Honda Civic Type-R has the higher top speed: 272 km/h against 249 km/h. The Audi S3 Sportback uses less fuel, from 6.5 L/100 km against 7.7 L/100 km. The Honda Civic Type-R is the lighter car, from 1,420 kg against 1,540 kg. At 4,557 mm, the Honda Civic Type-R is 234 mm longer than the Audi S3 Sportback.

Specification Honda Civic Type-R Honda Civic Type-R 2016 – 2020 Audi S3 Sportback Audi S3 Sportback 2016 – 2020
Overview
Origin Japan Germany
Documented years 2016 – 2020 2016 – 2020
Body style — Sportback · Hatchback
Variants 1 1
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive FWD AWD
Gearbox Manual Automatic
Performance
Power 320 hp 310 hp
Torque 400 Nm 400 Nm
0–100 km/h 5.7 s 4.6 s
Top speed 272 km/h 249 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 7.7 L/100 km 6.5 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,557 mm 4,323 mm
Width 1,877 mm 1,786 mm
Height 1,435 mm 1,405 mm
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,631 mm
Curb weight 1,420 kg 1,540 kg

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