Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG vs Audi RS3 Sportback vs Honda Civic Type R
| Category | Civic Type R | A 45 AMG | RS3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps) | 310 | 360 | 367 |
| Max torque (Nm) | 400 | 450 | 468 |
| Curb weight (kg) | 1401 | 1526 | 1581 |
| Power / tonne (ps) | 221 | 236 | 232 |
| Average price (€) | 36k | 60k | 57k |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Civic Type R | A 45 AMG | RS3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.0 s | 1.3 s | 1.2 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.8 s | 3.1 s | 3.1 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.2 s | 4.4 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 8.1 s | 7.7 s | 6.1 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.9 s | 10.5 s | 8.1 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 15.0 s | 12.8 s | 12.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 18.8 s | 16.9 s | 14.8 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.4 s | 4.2 s | 3.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 12.4 s | 10.0 s | 9.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.8 s | 9.0 s | 8.6 s |
| 1/4 mile | 13.5 s | 12.3 s | 12.2 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Civic Type R | A 45 AMG | RS3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 3.9 s | 4.1 s | 4.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 4.9 s | 6.1 s | 5.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 7.0 s | 9.9 s | 6.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 8.5 s | 8.8 s | 8.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 10.6 s | 12.8 s | 11.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 14.6 s | 19.7 s | 15.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 14.7 s | 12.5 s | 11.1 s |
General performance
| Category | Civic Type R | A 45 AMG | RS3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 270 kph | 270 kph | 281 kph |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 20.3 s | 17.6 s | 16.0 s |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.54 g | 0.69 g | 0.79 g |
| 18m slalom | 70.0 kph | 69.2 kph | 70.0 kph |
| Fuel economy | 7.3 l/100 km | 7.0 l/100 km | 8.1 l/100 km |
| 100 kph - 0 | 32 m | 35 m | 33 m |
| 200 kph - 0 | 129 m | 140 m | 129 m |
Summary
| Category | Civic Type R | A 45 AMG | RS3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 55 | 77 | 100 |
| Overall | 82 | 90 | 100 |
Verdict
RS3 Sportback is the fastest by considerable margin.
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