Audi R8 vs Audi RS 3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Audi R8 · Audi RS 3
- Length174.3 in
- Height48.8 in – 49.0 in
- Wheelbase104.4 in
- Ground clearance4.0 in
- Width76.4 in
- Audi RS 3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi R8 is 2.0 in shorter (174.3 in vs 176.3 in)
- Width: Audi RS 3 is 5.7 in narrower (76.4 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Audi RS 3 is 6.1 in taller (48.9 in vs 55.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi R8 has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 103.6 in)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Audi RS 3 is 6.1 in taller (48.9 in vs 55.0 in)
- Width: Audi RS 3 is 5.7 in narrower (76.4 in vs 70.7 in)
- Length: Audi R8 is 2.0 in shorter (174.3 in vs 176.3 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 2.0 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 5.7 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 | 176.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Width | 76.4 in | 70.7 in | 5.7 in |
| Height | 48.9 in | 55.0 in | 6.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 103.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | — | 3,593 lb | — |
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