Honda Civic Type-R vs Audi S3 (old)

jimkk29 · Jul 01, 2003, 7:13 AM

Which one do you really prefer? Please explain why! Don't take the prices into consideration. Let me clarify that I'm talking about the OLD Audi S3.
Let me give you some info:

Honda Civic Type-R
2000cc normally aspirated
200PS @ 7400 rpm
20 kgm @ 5900 rpm
0-100 km/n: 6.8 sec
235 km/h
FWD

Audi S3 (old)
1800cc twin turbo
225PS @ 5900 rpm
28,5 kgm @ 2200 rpm
0-100 km/h: 6,6 sec
243 km/h
4WD (quattro)

Well what do you think?

I will not state my opinion yet...

McLaren F1 LM · Jul 01, 2003, 4:16 PM

i like more the civic type R but just be the look if i had to chose i would take the audi

NiGiz · Jul 01, 2003, 6:03 PM

The Type-R. It way be fwd, it may be very "poor" on the inside..but it has these buckets..this steering wheel, this handbrake, these pedals..everything..Makes u wanna drive it to the xtreme..Superb handling, amazing grip, ok looks, and an engine that can raise dead...With one word..WOW

IFLYGTI! · Jul 01, 2003, 9:17 PM

I think that it is crazy that anybody would choose a honda civic over an audi with 4wd. it has more hp and is a better made car all together. And, on the plus side, it is made by volkswagen

FR500 · Jul 02, 2003, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IFLYGTI!

I think that it is crazy that anybody would choose a honda civic over an audi with 4wd. it has more hp and is a better made car all together. And, on the plus side, it is made by volkswagen

I choose audi, but not because of the brand, it's an overall better car for the guy who likes driving, Honda is more for kids putting on flames on the sides and big sideskirts,

anyway, Honda is great value for the price

jimkk29 · Jul 02, 2003, 7:02 AM

Nice... I wanna see more opinions!!

sportmotori · Jul 02, 2003, 10:40 AM

I like honda cars,but I didnt like the civic type-r a lot and of course I'll take the audi.

NiGiz · Jul 02, 2003, 7:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FR500

Honda is more for kids putting on flames on the sides and big sideskirts,

anyway, Honda is great value for the price

Dive the Type-R. Drive the S3. When u come out, tell me which of these 2 was the best fun to drive. :wink:

jimkk29 · Jul 03, 2003, 12:21 PM

NiGiz, have you driven both of those? Where did you get the chance?? I want to drive them too!

IFLYGTI! · Jul 03, 2003, 8:29 PM

Dive the Type-R. Drive the S3. When u come out, tell me which of these 2 was the best fun to drive. :wink:[/quote]

I would still have to say that the S3 would be more fun because even though the civic type-R might make you want to drive it extreme, it doesnt have the right prerequisites to do so. In my book, the most xtreme way to drive is to race in a rally, so i would go with the 4WD.

FR500 · Jul 04, 2003, 1:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NiGiz

Quote:

Originally Posted by FR500

Honda is more for kids putting on flames on the sides and big sideskirts,

anyway, Honda is great value for the price

Dive the Type-R. Drive the S3. When u come out, tell me which of these 2 was the best fun to drive. :wink:

I wast talking about fun, i was talking about pleasure, audi has better comfort and great handling, to be honest, i preffer the S3 over the TT

mallon · Jul 04, 2003, 7:14 AM

yeah I would say that the S3 would be more fun to drive than the FWD civic.
At least with 4WD you have more grip to get it to higher speed on corners. - FWD will just understeer. 4WD does as well but not to the same extent.

jimkk29 · Jul 04, 2003, 7:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FR500

i preffer the S3 over the TT

Yeah, me too! The TT also has only 2 seats, so you can't go with your friends for a ride like with the S3. :wink:

E30 M3 Evo · Jul 04, 2003, 12:43 PM

Hi,

Audi has proved that the 1.8 20VT is a very good engine and that they make one of the best 4wd-systems (quattro) on the market!!

So i'll take the S3....

But there is one little mistake here... It has only one Turbo, It's no twin turbo!!
The other specifications are ok.

E30 M3 Evo · Jul 04, 2003, 12:55 PM

Hi,

Maybe this car will not be sold all arouns the world but i would like to notice that the S3 has al little brother that drives quite as good with FWD!!!

I'm talking about the Seat Leon Cupra R I'ts got the same engine the same technology, made by volkswagen about 250 kg lighter!!

And it Drives as well!!! It's a good mix between the civic and the s3!!!

View Poll Results: Civic Type-r vs Audi S3 (old)
Civic Type-R	143	51.44%
Audi S3 (old)	135	48.56%
Voters: 278. This poll is closed

Jul 01, 2003, 7:13 AM	#1
jimkk29 SCF Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 7,080	Honda Civic Type-R vs Audi S3 (old) Which one do you really prefer? Please explain why! Don't take the prices into consideration. Let me clarify that I'm talking about the OLD Audi S3. Let me give you some info: Honda Civic Type-R 2000cc normally aspirated 200PS @ 7400 rpm 20 kgm @ 5900 rpm 0-100 km/n: 6.8 sec 235 km/h FWD Audi S3 (old) 1800cc twin turbo 225PS @ 5900 rpm 28,5 kgm @ 2200 rpm 0-100 km/h: 6,6 sec 243 km/h 4WD (quattro) Well what do you think? I will not state my opinion yet...

Jul 01, 2003, 6:03 PM	#3
NiGiz Poster Join Date: May 2003 Location: Athens, Hellas Posts: 459	The Type-R. It way be fwd, it may be very "poor" on the inside..but it has these buckets..this steering wheel, this handbrake, these pedals..everything..Makes u wanna drive it to the xtreme..Superb handling, amazing grip, ok looks, and an engine that can raise dead...With one word..WOW __________________ Cuore Sportivo!

Jul 01, 2003, 9:17 PM	#4
IFLYGTI! Starting Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 14	I think that it is crazy that anybody would choose a honda civic over an audi with 4wd. it has more hp and is a better made car all together. And, on the plus side, it is made by volkswagen __________________ I FLY GTi!

Jul 03, 2003, 8:29 PM	#10
IFLYGTI! Starting Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 14	Dive the Type-R. Drive the S3. When u come out, tell me which of these 2 was the best fun to drive. :wink:[/quote] I would still have to say that the S3 would be more fun because even though the civic type-R might make you want to drive it extreme, it doesnt have the right prerequisites to do so. In my book, the most xtreme way to drive is to race in a rally, so i would go with the 4WD. __________________ I FLY GTi!

Jul 01, 2003, 4:16 PM	#2
McLaren F1 LM Experienced Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto,Canada Posts: 554	i like more the civic type R but just be the look if i had to chose i would take the audi

Jul 02, 2003, 7:02 AM	#6
jimkk29 SCF Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 7,080	Nice... I wanna see more opinions!!

Jul 02, 2003, 10:40 AM	#7
sportmotori Junior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Israel Posts: 52	I like honda cars,but I didnt like the civic type-r a lot and of course I'll take the audi.

Jul 03, 2003, 12:21 PM	#9
jimkk29 SCF Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 7,080	NiGiz, have you driven both of those? Where did you get the chance?? I want to drive them too!

Jul 04, 2003, 7:14 AM	#12
mallon Enthusiast Join Date: May 2003 Location: UK Posts: 1,371	yeah I would say that the S3 would be more fun to drive than the FWD civic. At least with 4WD you have more grip to get it to higher speed on corners. - FWD will just understeer. 4WD does as well but not to the same extent.

Jul 04, 2003, 12:43 PM	#14
E30 M3 Evo Starting Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 12	S3!!! Hi, Audi has proved that the 1.8 20VT is a very good engine and that they make one of the best 4wd-systems (quattro) on the market!! So i'll take the S3.... But there is one little mistake here... It has only one Turbo, It's no twin turbo!! The other specifications are ok.

Jul 04, 2003, 12:55 PM	#15
E30 M3 Evo Starting Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 12	cupra R Hi, Maybe this car will not be sold all arouns the world but i would like to notice that the S3 has al little brother that drives quite as good with FWD!!! I'm talking about the Seat Leon Cupra R I'ts got the same engine the same technology, made by volkswagen about 250 kg lighter!! And it Drives as well!!! It's a good mix between the civic and the s3!!!

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