Audi A5 vs Tesla Model 3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Audi A5 · Tesla Model 3
- Length184.0 in – 186.3 in
- Height54.0 in – 54.6 in
- Wheelbase108.8 in – 111.2 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in – 5.0 in
- Curb weight3,549 lb – 3,990 lb
- Width72.6 in – 72.7 in
- Tesla Model 3 width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Tesla Model 3 is 0.3 in shorter (185.2 in vs 184.8 in)
- Width: Audi A5 is 0.1 in narrower (72.7 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Tesla Model 3 is 2.3 in taller (54.3 in vs 56.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model 3 has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 113.2 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model 3 is 180 lb heavier (3,770 lb vs 3,949 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Tesla Model 3 is 180 lb heavier (3,770 lb vs 3,949 lb)
- Height: Tesla Model 3 is 2.3 in taller (54.3 in vs 56.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model 3 has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 113.2 in)
- Width: Audi A5 is 0.1 in narrower (72.7 in vs 72.8 in)
- Length: Tesla Model 3 is 0.3 in shorter (185.2 in vs 184.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageTesla Model 3 — Tesla Model 3 is shorter by 0.3 in Check garage fit for Audi A5 · garage fit for Tesla Model 3
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A5 — Audi A5 is narrower by 0.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A5 | Tesla Model 3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.2 in | 184.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 72.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 54.3 in | 56.6 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 113.2 in | 3.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,770 lb | 3,949 lb | 180 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 184.0 in – 186.3 in).
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