Audi Q3 vs Kia Niro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Audi Q3 · Kia Niro
- Length172.8 in
- Height62.6 in
- Wheelbase102.5 in
- Ground clearance6.7 in
- Curb weight3,494 lb – 3,682 lb
- Width72.1 in
- Kia Niro width71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Niro is 1.3 in shorter (172.8 in vs 171.5 in)
- Width: Kia Niro is 1.0 in narrower (72.1 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: Audi Q3 is 2.2 in taller (62.6 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi Q3 has 0.4 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Audi Q3 is 392 lb heavier (3,588 lb vs 3,197 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi Q3 is 392 lb heavier (3,588 lb vs 3,197 lb)
- Ground clearance: Audi Q3 has 0.4 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 6.3 in)
- Height: Audi Q3 is 2.2 in taller (62.6 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Kia Niro is 1.0 in narrower (72.1 in vs 71.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Niro — Kia Niro is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Audi Q3 · garage fit for Kia Niro
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Niro — Kia Niro is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceAudi Q3 — Audi Q3 has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Niro — Based on length × width (Kia Niro)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi Q3 | Kia Niro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.8 in | 171.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 71.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 62.6 in | 60.4 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 106.3 in | 3.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in | 6.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,588 lb | 3,197 lb | 392 lb |
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