Audi A3 vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Audi A3 · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length169.0 in
- Height56.0 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight3,219 lb – 3,461 lb
- Width69.5 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.0 in – 70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 11.8 in shorter (169.0 in vs 180.8 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 0.5 in narrower (69.5 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.2 in taller (56.0 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 103.0 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 297 lb heavier (3,340 lb vs 3,044 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 297 lb heavier (3,340 lb vs 3,044 lb)
- Length: Audi A3 is 11.8 in shorter (169.0 in vs 180.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.2 in taller (56.0 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 103.0 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 0.5 in narrower (69.5 in vs 70.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 11.8 in Check garage fit for Audi A3 · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A3 — Audi A3 is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A3 — Based on length × width (Audi A3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A3 | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 169.0 in | 180.8 in | 11.8 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 70.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 58.2 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 103.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,340 lb | 3,044 lb | 297 lb |
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