Audi S3 vs Acura ILX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Audi S3 · Acura ILX

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length175.9 in
  • Height54.8 in
  • Wheelbase103.6 in
  • Ground clearance4.7 in
  • Curb weight3,462 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.7 in
  • Acura ILX width70.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Audi S3 is 6.0 in shorter (175.9 in vs 181.9 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: Acura ILX has 0.6 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Audi S3 is 347 lb heavier (3,462 lb vs 3,115 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Acura ILX has 0.6 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.3 in)
  2. Curb weight: Audi S3 is 347 lb heavier (3,462 lb vs 3,115 lb)
  3. Length: Audi S3 is 6.0 in shorter (175.9 in vs 181.9 in)
  4. Height: Acura ILX is 0.8 in taller (54.8 in vs 55.6 in)
  5. 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 S3Audi S3 is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Audi S3 · garage fit for Acura ILX
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura ILXAcura ILX is narrower by 0.1 in
  • More ground clearanceAcura ILXAcura ILX has 0.6 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintAudi S3Based on length × width (Audi S3)

Dimension comparison

SpecAudi S3Acura ILXDifference
Length175.9 in181.9 in6.0 in
Width70.7 in70.6 in0.1 in
Height54.8 in55.6 in0.8 in
Wheelbase103.6 in105.1 in1.5 in
Ground clearance4.7 in5.3 in0.6 in
Curb weight3,462 lb3,115 lb347 lb

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