Audi A3 vs Audi RS 3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Audi A3 · Audi RS 3
- Length174.1 in – 175.5 in
- Height55.5 in – 55.7 in
- Wheelbase102.2 in – 103.8 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight3,197 lb – 3,660 lb
- Width70.6 in – 70.7 in
- Audi RS 3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 1.5 in shorter (174.8 in vs 176.3 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Audi A3 is 0.6 in taller (55.6 in vs 55.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi RS 3 has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 103.6 in)
- Curb weight: Audi RS 3 is 165 lb heavier (3,429 lb vs 3,593 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi RS 3 is 165 lb heavier (3,429 lb vs 3,593 lb)
- Height: Audi A3 is 0.6 in taller (55.6 in vs 55.0 in)
- Length: Audi A3 is 1.5 in shorter (174.8 in vs 176.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi RS 3 has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 103.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Audi A3 · garage fit for Audi RS 3
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A3 | Audi RS 3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.8 in | 176.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 55.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 103.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,429 lb | 3,593 lb | 165 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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