Audi RS 3 vs BMW M2 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 vs 2021 catalog dimensions. Audi RS 3 · BMW M2
- Length178.8 in
- Height55.6 in
- Wheelbase103.6 in
- Curb weight3,649 lb
- Width72.9 in
- BMW M2 width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M2 is 2.6 in shorter (178.8 in vs 176.2 in)
- Width: Audi RS 3 is 0.1 in narrower (72.9 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Audi RS 3 is 0.1 in taller (55.6 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M2 has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 106.0 in)
- Curb weight: Audi RS 3 is 49 lb heavier (3,649 lb vs 3,600 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: BMW M2 has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 106.0 in)
- Length: BMW M2 is 2.6 in shorter (178.8 in vs 176.2 in)
- Curb weight: Audi RS 3 is 49 lb heavier (3,649 lb vs 3,600 lb)
- Height: Audi RS 3 is 0.1 in taller (55.6 in vs 55.5 in)
- Width: Audi RS 3 is 0.1 in narrower (72.9 in vs 73.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M2 — BMW M2 is shorter by 2.6 in Check garage fit for Audi RS 3 · garage fit for BMW M2
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi RS 3 — Audi RS 3 is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M2 — Based on length × width (BMW M2)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi RS 3 | BMW M2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.8 in | 176.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Width | 72.9 in | 73.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 55.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 106.0 in | 2.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,649 lb | 3,600 lb | 49 lb |
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