Audi A3 vs Honda Civic Type R Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 vs 2021 catalog dimensions. Audi A3 · Honda Civic Type R
- Length176.9 in
- Height56.2 in
- Wheelbase103.5 in
- Curb weight3,329 lb – 3,494 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Honda Civic Type R width73.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 2.5 in shorter (176.9 in vs 179.4 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 2.4 in narrower (71.5 in vs 73.9 in)
- Height: Honda Civic Type R is 0.3 in taller (56.2 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic Type R has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 314 lb heavier (3,412 lb vs 3,098 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 314 lb heavier (3,412 lb vs 3,098 lb)
- Width: Audi A3 is 2.4 in narrower (71.5 in vs 73.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic Type R has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Audi A3 is 2.5 in shorter (176.9 in vs 179.4 in)
- Height: Honda Civic Type R is 0.3 in taller (56.2 in vs 56.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 2.5 in Check garage fit for Audi A3 · garage fit for Honda Civic Type R
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A3 — Audi A3 is narrower by 2.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A3 — Based on length × width (Audi A3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A3 | Honda Civic Type R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.9 in | 179.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 73.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 56.2 in | 56.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 106.3 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,412 lb | 3,098 lb | 314 lb |
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