Audi A3 vs Acura ILX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Audi A3 · Acura ILX
- Length175.0 in
- Height55.8 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance6.3 in
- Curb weight3,175 lb – 3,362 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Acura ILX width70.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 4.1 in shorter (175.0 in vs 179.1 in)
- Width: Acura ILX is 0.1 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.6 in)
- Height: Audi A3 is 0.2 in taller (55.8 in vs 55.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura ILX has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 0.2 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 6.1 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 302 lb heavier (3,269 lb vs 2,967 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 302 lb heavier (3,269 lb vs 2,967 lb)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 0.2 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 6.1 in)
- Length: Audi A3 is 4.1 in shorter (175.0 in vs 179.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura ILX has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 105.1 in)
- Height: Audi A3 is 0.2 in taller (55.8 in vs 55.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 4.1 in Check garage fit for Audi A3 · garage fit for Acura ILX
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura ILX — Acura ILX is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceAudi A3 — Audi A3 has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A3 — Based on length × width (Audi A3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A3 | Acura ILX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.0 in | 179.1 in | 4.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 55.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 105.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | 6.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,269 lb | 2,967 lb | 302 lb |
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