Audi S3 vs Audi RS 3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Audi S3 · Audi RS 3
- Length175.9 in
- Height54.8 in
- Wheelbase103.6 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight3,462 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Audi RS 3 width72.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi S3 is 2.9 in shorter (175.9 in vs 178.8 in)
- Width: Audi S3 is 2.2 in narrower (70.7 in vs 72.9 in)
- Height: Audi RS 3 is 0.8 in taller (54.8 in vs 55.6 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Audi RS 3 is 187 lb heavier (3,462 lb vs 3,649 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi RS 3 is 187 lb heavier (3,462 lb vs 3,649 lb)
- Width: Audi S3 is 2.2 in narrower (70.7 in vs 72.9 in)
- Length: Audi S3 is 2.9 in shorter (175.9 in vs 178.8 in)
- Height: Audi RS 3 is 0.8 in taller (54.8 in vs 55.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi S3 — Audi S3 is shorter by 2.9 in Check garage fit for Audi S3 · garage fit for Audi RS 3
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi S3 — Audi S3 is narrower by 2.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi S3 — Based on length × width (Audi S3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi S3 | Audi RS 3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.9 in | 178.8 in | 2.9 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 72.9 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 54.8 in | 55.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 103.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,462 lb | 3,649 lb | 187 lb |
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