Acura RSX vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Acura RSX · Audi A3
- Length172.4 in
- Height54.9 in
- Wheelbase101.2 in
- Curb weight2,734 lb – 2,840 lb
- Width67.9 in
- Audi A3 width69.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 3.7 in shorter (172.4 in vs 168.7 in)
- Width: Acura RSX is 1.6 in narrower (67.9 in vs 69.5 in)
- Height: Audi A3 is 1.1 in taller (54.9 in vs 56.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A3 has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 675 lb heavier (2,787 lb vs 3,462 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 675 lb heavier (2,787 lb vs 3,462 lb)
- Width: Acura RSX is 1.6 in narrower (67.9 in vs 69.5 in)
- Length: Audi A3 is 3.7 in shorter (172.4 in vs 168.7 in)
- Height: Audi A3 is 1.1 in taller (54.9 in vs 56.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A3 has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 101.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Acura RSX · garage fit for Audi A3
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura RSX — Acura RSX is narrower by 1.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura RSX | Audi A3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.4 in | 168.7 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 69.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 54.9 in | 56.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 101.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,787 lb | 3,462 lb | 675 lb |
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