Audi S3 vs Acura ILX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Audi S3 · Acura ILX
- Length175.9 in
- Height54.8 in
- Wheelbase103.6 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight3,450 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Acura ILX width70.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi S3 is 6.3 in shorter (175.9 in vs 182.2 in)
- Width: Acura ILX is 0.1 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.6 in)
- Height: Acura ILX is 0.8 in taller (54.8 in vs 55.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura ILX has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi S3 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 4.4 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 329 lb heavier (3,450 lb vs 3,122 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 329 lb heavier (3,450 lb vs 3,122 lb)
- Ground clearance: Audi S3 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 4.4 in)
- Length: Audi S3 is 6.3 in shorter (175.9 in vs 182.2 in)
- Height: Acura ILX is 0.8 in taller (54.8 in vs 55.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura ILX has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 105.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi S3 — Audi S3 is shorter by 6.3 in Check garage fit for Audi S3 · garage fit for Acura ILX
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura ILX — Acura ILX is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceAudi S3 — Audi S3 has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi S3 — Based on length × width (Audi S3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi S3 | Acura ILX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.9 in | 182.2 in | 6.3 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 54.8 in | 55.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 105.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 4.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,450 lb | 3,122 lb | 329 lb |
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