Audi A3 vs Acura ILX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Audi A3 · Acura ILX
- Length174.1 in – 175.5 in
- Height55.5 in – 55.7 in
- Wheelbase102.2 in – 103.8 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in – 6.0 in
- Curb weight3,197 lb – 3,627 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Acura ILX width70.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 7.1 in shorter (174.8 in vs 181.9 in)
- Width: Acura ILX is 0.1 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.6 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Acura ILX has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.8 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 297 lb heavier (3,412 lb vs 3,115 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 297 lb heavier (3,412 lb vs 3,115 lb)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.8 in vs 5.3 in)
- Length: Audi A3 is 7.1 in shorter (174.8 in vs 181.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura ILX has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 105.1 in)
- Width: Acura ILX is 0.1 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 7.1 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 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A3 — Based on length × width (Audi A3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A3 | Acura ILX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.8 in | 181.9 in | 7.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 55.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 105.1 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | 5.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,412 lb | 3,115 lb | 297 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.1 in – 175.5 in).
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