Audi A3 vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2015 catalog dimensions. Audi A3 · Volkswagen GTI
- Length175.7 in – 177.0 in
- Height55.7 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Curb weight3,329 lb – 3,494 lb
- Width70.7 in – 71.5 in
- Volkswagen GTI width70.5 in – 70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 8.3 in shorter (176.3 in vs 168.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 0.4 in narrower (71.1 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 1.1 in taller (55.7 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A3 has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 103.6 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 410 lb heavier (3,412 lb vs 3,002 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 410 lb heavier (3,412 lb vs 3,002 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 8.3 in shorter (176.3 in vs 168.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 1.1 in taller (55.7 in vs 56.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 0.4 in narrower (71.1 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A3 has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 103.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 8.3 in Check garage fit for Audi A3 · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A3 | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.3 in | 168.0 in | 8.3 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 70.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 56.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 103.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,412 lb | 3,002 lb | 410 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 175.7 in – 177.0 in).
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