Audi A3 vs Audi S3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Audi A3 · Audi S3
- 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
- Audi S3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 1.0 in shorter (174.8 in vs 175.8 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Audi A3 is 0.8 in taller (55.6 in vs 54.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi S3 has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 103.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (5.8 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 50 lb heavier (3,412 lb vs 3,462 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (5.8 in vs 4.7 in)
- Height: Audi A3 is 0.8 in taller (55.6 in vs 54.8 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 50 lb heavier (3,412 lb vs 3,462 lb)
- Wheelbase: Audi S3 has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 103.6 in)
- Length: Audi A3 is 1.0 in shorter (174.8 in vs 175.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Audi A3 · garage fit for Audi S3
- More ground clearanceAudi A3 — Audi A3 has 1.0 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A3 | Audi S3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.8 in | 175.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 54.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 103.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | 4.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,412 lb | 3,462 lb | 50 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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