2025 Honda Civic LX e:HEV vs Audi A3 35 TFSI Sportback: Spec battle
Is Honda's flagship Civic hybrid a genuine alternative to an established small luxury car like the Audi A3?
Honda Civic vs Audi A3 Comparison
Honda Civic
Audi A3
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Civic
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A3
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How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Honda Civic e:HEV L
Based on the Audi A3 35 TFSI S LINE (MHEV)
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
40L - 47L
200 to 418 km
50L - 55L
245 to 407 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
8 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$44,986 - $70,605
$50,600 - $77,373
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CarExpert's Take
Andrew Maclean
Contributor
Andrew Maclean drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Exceptional build quality
- Seamless, efficient hybrid tech
- Comfortable, quiet ride
Misses
- High price of entry
- Basic amenities
- Small touchscreen
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Cheaper, better equipped than rivals
- Good balance of performance, efficiency
- Sharp looks, fun colour options
Misses
- Some not-so-posh plastics
- A few options should be standard
- Wide gap between 35 TFSI and S3
Colours Available
The Civic VTi-LX and e:HEV LX are available in the following finishes:
- Platinum White pearlescent
- Crystal Black pearlescent (excludes e:HEV LX)
- Premium Crystal Red metallic
- Premium Crystal Blue metallic
The Type R is available in the following finishes:
- Championship White
- Sonic Grey
- Crystal Black
- Rally Red
The 2024 Audi A3 range, depending on the variant, is available with the following exterior paint colours:
- Arkona white
- Brilliant black
- Glacier white metallic
- Mythos black metallic
- Navarra blue metallic
- Phython yellow metallic
- Floret silver metallic
- Manhattan grey metallic
- Daytona grey pearl effect
- Kyalami green
- Kemora grey metallic
Comparison
Reviews
Very Good
2025 Honda Civic review
We put Honda's entry-level Civic e:HEV to the test to see if this hybrid hatchback can justify its premium price tag.
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Andrew Maclean
Very Good
2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI S line review
A raft of subtle changes has made the Audi A3 an even better rounded premium compact hatch and sedan, without breaking the bank.
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James Wong
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1996 | 1498 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 131kW - 235kW | 110kW - 228kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 - 6500 | 4200 - 5450 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 420Nm | 250Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 2600 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 85.9 - 92.8 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
