Audi S3 vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 catalog dimensions. Audi S3 · Audi A3
- Length177.3 in
- Height55.8 in
- Wheelbase103.6 in
- Curb weight3,527 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Audi A3 width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 0.4 in shorter (177.3 in vs 176.9 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Audi A3 is 0.4 in taller (55.8 in vs 56.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi S3 has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 103.5 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 116 lb heavier (3,527 lb vs 3,412 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 116 lb heavier (3,527 lb vs 3,412 lb)
- Height: Audi A3 is 0.4 in taller (55.8 in vs 56.2 in)
- Length: Audi A3 is 0.4 in shorter (177.3 in vs 176.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi S3 has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 103.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 0.4 in Check garage fit for Audi S3 · garage fit for Audi A3
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi S3 | Audi A3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.3 in | 176.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 71.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 56.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 103.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,527 lb | 3,412 lb | 116 lb |
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