Audi S3 vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Audi S3 · Audi A3
- Length177.3 in
- Height55.7 in
- Wheelbase103.5 in
- Curb weight3,538 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Audi A3 width70.7 in – 71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 1.0 in shorter (177.3 in vs 176.3 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 0.4 in narrower (71.5 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Audi A3 has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 103.8 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 127 lb heavier (3,538 lb vs 3,412 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 127 lb heavier (3,538 lb vs 3,412 lb)
- Width: Audi A3 is 0.4 in narrower (71.5 in vs 71.1 in)
- Length: Audi A3 is 1.0 in shorter (177.3 in vs 176.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A3 has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 103.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Audi S3 · garage fit for Audi A3
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A3 — Audi A3 is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A3 — Based on length × width (Audi A3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi S3 | Audi A3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.3 in | 176.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 71.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 55.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 103.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,538 lb | 3,412 lb | 127 lb |
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