
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?
The 2024 Audi A3 range, depending on the variant, is available with the following exterior paint colours:
The Civic VTi-LX and e:HEV LX are available in the following finishes:
The Type R is available in the following finishes:
A raft of subtle changes has made the Audi A3 an even better rounded premium compact hatch and sedan, without breaking the bank.
James Wong
We put Honda's entry-level Civic e:HEV to the test to see if this hybrid hatchback can justify its premium price tag.
Andrew Maclean
Type | ||
TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | TURBO | |
Size (cc) | ||
1498 - 1984 | 1498 - 1996 | |
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 | ||
110kW - 228kW | 131kW - 235kW | |
Power RPM | ||
4200 - 5450 | 6000 - 6500 | |
Torque | ||
250Nm - 400Nm | 240Nm - 420Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1500 - 2000 | 1700 - 2600 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
85.9 - 92.8 | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
- | - |