Audi Q3 vs Volvo XC40 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Audi Q3 · Volvo XC40
- Length172.8 in
- Height62.6 in
- Wheelbase102.5 in
- Ground clearance6.7 in
- Curb weight3,494 lb – 3,682 lb
- Width72.1 in
- Volvo XC40 width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi Q3 is 1.4 in shorter (172.8 in vs 174.2 in)
- Width: Audi Q3 is 1.6 in narrower (72.1 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Volvo XC40 is 2.7 in taller (62.6 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC40 has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 106.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC40 has 1.6 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 8.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC40 is 146 lb heavier (3,588 lb vs 3,734 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC40 has 1.6 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 8.3 in)
- Height: Volvo XC40 is 2.7 in taller (62.6 in vs 65.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC40 is 146 lb heavier (3,588 lb vs 3,734 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC40 has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 106.4 in)
- Width: Audi Q3 is 1.6 in narrower (72.1 in vs 73.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi Q3 — Audi Q3 is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Audi Q3 · garage fit for Volvo XC40
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi Q3 — Audi Q3 is narrower by 1.6 in
- More ground clearanceVolvo XC40 — Volvo XC40 has 1.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi Q3 — Based on length × width (Audi Q3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi Q3 | Volvo XC40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.8 in | 174.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 73.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 62.6 in | 65.3 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 106.4 in | 3.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in | 8.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,588 lb | 3,734 lb | 146 lb |
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