Audi A3 vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Audi A3 · Volkswagen GTI
- Length169.0 in
- Height56.0 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight3,219 lb – 3,781 lb
- Width69.5 in
- Volkswagen GTI width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 3.2 in shorter (169.0 in vs 165.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 0.2 in narrower (69.5 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 2.4 in taller (56.0 in vs 58.4 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 369 lb heavier (3,500 lb vs 3,131 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 369 lb heavier (3,500 lb vs 3,131 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 2.4 in taller (56.0 in vs 58.4 in)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 3.2 in shorter (169.0 in vs 165.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 0.2 in narrower (69.5 in vs 69.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 3.2 in Check garage fit for Audi A3 · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A3 | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 169.0 in | 165.8 in | 3.2 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 69.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 58.4 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 101.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,500 lb | 3,131 lb | 369 lb |
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