Acura ILX vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Acura ILX · Audi A3
- Length179.1 in
- Height55.6 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance6.2 in
- Curb weight2,910 lb – 2,978 lb
- Width70.6 in
- Audi A3 width69.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 10.1 in shorter (179.1 in vs 169.0 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 1.1 in narrower (70.6 in vs 69.5 in)
- Height: Audi A3 is 0.4 in taller (55.6 in vs 56.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura ILX has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 101.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura ILX has 0.2 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 6.0 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 396 lb heavier (2,944 lb vs 3,340 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 396 lb heavier (2,944 lb vs 3,340 lb)
- Length: Audi A3 is 10.1 in shorter (179.1 in vs 169.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura ILX has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 101.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura ILX has 0.2 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 6.0 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 1.1 in narrower (70.6 in vs 69.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 10.1 in Check garage fit for Acura ILX · garage fit for Audi A3
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A3 — Audi A3 is narrower by 1.1 in
- More ground clearanceAcura ILX — Acura ILX has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A3 — Based on length × width (Audi A3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura ILX | Audi A3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.1 in | 169.0 in | 10.1 in |
| Width | 70.6 in | 69.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 56.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 101.5 in | 3.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in | 6.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 2,944 lb | 3,340 lb | 396 lb |
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