Audi A3 vs Audi S3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 catalog dimensions. Audi A3 · Audi S3
- Length176.9 in
- Height56.2 in
- Wheelbase103.5 in
- Curb weight3,329 lb – 3,494 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Audi S3 width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 0.4 in shorter (176.9 in vs 177.3 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Audi A3 is 0.4 in taller (56.2 in vs 55.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi S3 has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 103.6 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 116 lb heavier (3,412 lb vs 3,527 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 116 lb heavier (3,412 lb vs 3,527 lb)
- Height: Audi A3 is 0.4 in taller (56.2 in vs 55.8 in)
- Length: Audi A3 is 0.4 in shorter (176.9 in vs 177.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi S3 has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 103.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 0.4 in Check garage fit for Audi A3 · garage fit for Audi S3
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A3 | Audi S3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.9 in | 177.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 71.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 56.2 in | 55.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 103.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,412 lb | 3,527 lb | 116 lb |
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