Honda Civic LX vs Audi RS3 Sportback

2025 Honda Civic LX studio car image
Honda

Civic LX

2025 · Petrol Sedan

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Audi RS3 Sportback 3.7 s Runner-up: 9.0 s
Power winner Audi RS3 Sportback 407 hp Runner-up: 150 hp
Cargo winner Honda Civic LX 419 L Runner-up: 282 L
Price winner Honda Civic LX $24,450 Runner-up: $65,500

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 Honda Civic LX against the 2026 Audi RS3 Sportback. Both belong to the sedan class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use petrol powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2026 Audi RS3 Sportback has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 3.7 seconds, compared with 9.0 seconds for 2025 Honda Civic LX. 2026 Audi RS3 Sportback has the higher listed output at 407 hp; 2025 Honda Civic LX is rated at 150 hp, a difference of 257 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Audi RS3 Sportback at 500 Nm and 2025 Honda Civic LX at 187 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

2025 Honda Civic LX has the lower recorded consumption at 7.4 L/100km; 2026 Audi RS3 Sportback is listed at 9.1 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2025 Honda Civic LX provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 419 litres versus 282 litres, a difference of 137 litres. 2025 Honda Civic LX is 168 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2025 Honda Civic LX has the lower listed starting price at $24,450, compared with $65,500 for 2026 Audi RS3 Sportback. The measured categories split evenly, so the better choice depends on which attributes matter most. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

Prepared by CarsbySpec from the structured specifications displayed on this page. Missing values are not estimated, and component figures are not treated as directly comparable system figures. Read the methodology.

Specification Honda Civic LX2025 Audi RS3 Sportback2026
Performance
0-100 km/h9.0 s3.7 s
Top Speed195 km/h300 km/h
Power150 hp407 hp
Torque187 Nm500 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank46.9 L50 L
Efficiency7.4 L/100km9.1 L/100km
CO2 Emissions170 g/km208 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,549 mm4,381 mm
Ground Clearance135 mm128 mm
Cargo419 L282 L
Curb Weight1,320 kg1,575 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle11.4 m10.9 m
Starting MSRP$24,450$65,500

Honda Civic LX vs Audi RS3 Sportback questions answered

Which is faster, the 2025 Honda Civic LX or the 2026 Audi RS3 Sportback?

2026 Audi RS3 Sportback is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 3.7 seconds, versus 9.0 seconds for 2025 Honda Civic LX.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 Honda Civic LX or the 2026 Audi RS3 Sportback?

2026 Audi RS3 Sportback has the higher listed top speed at 300 km/h (186 mph), compared with 195 km/h (121 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2025 Honda Civic LX or the 2026 Audi RS3 Sportback?

2026 Audi RS3 Sportback has more power at 407 hp, a 257 hp advantage over 2025 Honda Civic LX.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 Honda Civic LX or the 2026 Audi RS3 Sportback?

2025 Honda Civic LX has more listed cargo space at 419 litres (14.8 cu ft), versus 282 litres (10.0 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2025 Honda Civic LX or the 2026 Audi RS3 Sportback?

2026 Audi RS3 Sportback is heavier at 1,575 kg (3,472 lb), while 2025 Honda Civic LX is listed at 1,320 kg (2,910 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2025 Honda Civic LX or the 2026 Audi RS3 Sportback?

2025 Honda Civic LX has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $24,450 USD, compared with $65,500 USD for 2026 Audi RS3 Sportback. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2025 Honda Civic LX or the 2026 Audi RS3 Sportback?

The measured categories split evenly, so the better choice depends on which attributes matter most. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.