Audi A3 vs Honda Civic Type R Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Audi A3 · Honda Civic Type R
- 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
- Honda Civic Type R width73.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 4.6 in shorter (174.8 in vs 179.4 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 3.3 in narrower (70.7 in vs 73.9 in)
- Height: Honda Civic Type R is 0.9 in taller (55.6 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic Type R has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 312 lb heavier (3,429 lb vs 3,117 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 312 lb heavier (3,429 lb vs 3,117 lb)
- Width: Audi A3 is 3.3 in narrower (70.7 in vs 73.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic Type R has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Audi A3 is 4.6 in shorter (174.8 in vs 179.4 in)
- Height: Honda Civic Type R is 0.9 in taller (55.6 in vs 56.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 4.6 in Check garage fit for Audi A3 · garage fit for Honda Civic Type R
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A3 — Audi A3 is narrower by 3.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A3 — Based on length × width (Audi A3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A3 | Honda Civic Type R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.8 in | 179.4 in | 4.6 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 73.9 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 56.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 106.3 in | 3.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,429 lb | 3,117 lb | 312 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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