Audi A3 vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2015 catalog dimensions. Audi A3 · Volkswagen GTI
- Length175.0 in
- Height55.5 in – 55.8 in
- Wheelbase102.2 in – 103.8 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in – 6.3 in
- Curb weight3,175 lb – 3,560 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Volkswagen GTI width70.5 in – 70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 7.0 in shorter (175.0 in vs 168.0 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 1.1 in taller (55.6 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 103.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 1.2 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 5.0 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 366 lb heavier (3,368 lb vs 3,002 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 1.2 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 5.0 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 366 lb heavier (3,368 lb vs 3,002 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 7.0 in shorter (175.0 in vs 168.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 1.1 in taller (55.6 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 103.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 7.0 in Check garage fit for Audi A3 · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- More ground clearanceAudi A3 — Audi A3 has 1.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A3 | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.0 in | 168.0 in | 7.0 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 56.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 103.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in | 5.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,368 lb | 3,002 lb | 366 lb |
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