Acura ILX vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Acura ILX · Audi A3
- Length181.9 in
- Height55.6 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,093 lb – 3,137 lb
- Width70.6 in
- Audi A3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 7.1 in shorter (181.9 in vs 174.8 in)
- Width: Acura ILX is 0.1 in narrower (70.6 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Acura ILX has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 103.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.8 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 297 lb heavier (3,115 lb vs 3,412 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 297 lb heavier (3,115 lb vs 3,412 lb)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.8 in)
- Length: Audi A3 is 7.1 in shorter (181.9 in vs 174.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura ILX has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 103.0 in)
- Width: Acura ILX is 0.1 in narrower (70.6 in vs 70.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 7.1 in Check garage fit for Acura ILX · garage fit for Audi A3
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura ILX — Acura ILX is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceAudi A3 — Audi A3 has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A3 — Based on length × width (Audi A3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura ILX | Audi A3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.9 in | 174.8 in | 7.1 in |
| Width | 70.6 in | 70.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 55.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 103.0 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,115 lb | 3,412 lb | 297 lb |
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