Audi RS 3 vs Audi S3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 catalog dimensions. Audi RS 3 · Audi S3
- Length178.8 in
- Height55.6 in
- Wheelbase103.6 in
- Curb weight3,649 lb
- Width72.9 in
- Audi S3 width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi S3 is 1.5 in shorter (178.8 in vs 177.3 in)
- Width: Audi S3 is 1.4 in narrower (72.9 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Audi S3 is 0.2 in taller (55.6 in vs 55.8 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Audi RS 3 is 122 lb heavier (3,649 lb vs 3,527 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi RS 3 is 122 lb heavier (3,649 lb vs 3,527 lb)
- Width: Audi S3 is 1.4 in narrower (72.9 in vs 71.5 in)
- Length: Audi S3 is 1.5 in shorter (178.8 in vs 177.3 in)
- Height: Audi S3 is 0.2 in taller (55.6 in vs 55.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi S3 — Audi S3 is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Audi RS 3 · garage fit for Audi S3
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi S3 — Audi S3 is narrower by 1.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi S3 — Based on length × width (Audi S3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi RS 3 | Audi S3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.8 in | 177.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 72.9 in | 71.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 55.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 103.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,649 lb | 3,527 lb | 122 lb |
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