Audi A3 vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Audi A3 · Subaru Impreza
- Length169.0 in
- Height56.0 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight3,219 lb – 3,461 lb
- Width69.5 in
- Subaru Impreza width68.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 8.1 in shorter (169.0 in vs 177.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.0 in narrower (69.5 in vs 68.5 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.8 in taller (56.0 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 104.1 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 341 lb heavier (3,340 lb vs 2,999 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 341 lb heavier (3,340 lb vs 2,999 lb)
- Length: Audi A3 is 8.1 in shorter (169.0 in vs 177.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.8 in taller (56.0 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 104.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.0 in narrower (69.5 in vs 68.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 8.1 in Check garage fit for Audi A3 · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A3 — Based on length × width (Audi A3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A3 | Subaru Impreza | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 169.0 in | 177.1 in | 8.1 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 68.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 57.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 104.1 in | 2.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,340 lb | 2,999 lb | 341 lb |
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