Acura ILX vs Audi S3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Acura ILX · Audi S3
- Length181.9 in
- Height55.6 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,093 lb
- Width70.6 in
- Audi S3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi S3 is 6.0 in shorter (181.9 in vs 175.9 in)
- Width: Acura ILX is 0.1 in narrower (70.6 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Acura ILX is 0.8 in taller (55.6 in vs 54.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura ILX has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 103.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura ILX has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 357 lb heavier (3,093 lb vs 3,450 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Acura ILX has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 357 lb heavier (3,093 lb vs 3,450 lb)
- Length: Audi S3 is 6.0 in shorter (181.9 in vs 175.9 in)
- Height: Acura ILX is 0.8 in taller (55.6 in vs 54.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura ILX has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 103.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi S3 — Audi S3 is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Acura ILX · garage fit for Audi S3
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura ILX — Acura ILX is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceAcura ILX — Acura ILX has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi S3 — Based on length × width (Audi S3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura ILX | Audi S3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.9 in | 175.9 in | 6.0 in |
| Width | 70.6 in | 70.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 54.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 103.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 4.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,093 lb | 3,450 lb | 357 lb |
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