Audi R8 vs Audi RS 3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Audi R8 · Audi RS 3
- Length174.3 in
- Height48.8 in – 49.0 in
- Wheelbase104.4 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in – 6.3 in
- Curb weight3,627 lb – 3,957 lb
- Width76.4 in
- Audi RS 3 width72.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi R8 is 4.5 in shorter (174.3 in vs 178.8 in)
- Width: Audi RS 3 is 3.5 in narrower (76.4 in vs 72.9 in)
- Height: Audi RS 3 is 6.7 in taller (48.9 in vs 55.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi R8 has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 103.6 in)
- Curb weight: Audi R8 is 143 lb heavier (3,792 lb vs 3,649 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Audi RS 3 is 6.7 in taller (48.9 in vs 55.6 in)
- Width: Audi RS 3 is 3.5 in narrower (76.4 in vs 72.9 in)
- Curb weight: Audi R8 is 143 lb heavier (3,792 lb vs 3,649 lb)
- Length: Audi R8 is 4.5 in shorter (174.3 in vs 178.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi R8 has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 103.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi R8 — Audi R8 is shorter by 4.5 in Check garage fit for Audi R8 · garage fit for Audi RS 3
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi RS 3 — Audi RS 3 is narrower by 3.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi RS 3 — Based on length × width (Audi RS 3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi R8 | Audi RS 3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.3 in | 178.8 in | 4.5 in |
| Width | 76.4 in | 72.9 in | 3.5 in |
| Height | 48.9 in | 55.6 in | 6.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 103.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,792 lb | 3,649 lb | 143 lb |
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