Audi S3 vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Audi S3 · Honda Civic
- Length175.8 in
- Height54.8 in
- Wheelbase103.6 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight3,462 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Honda Civic width70.8 in – 70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi S3 is 4.1 in shorter (175.8 in vs 179.9 in)
- Width: Audi S3 is 0.1 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Honda Civic is 0.8 in taller (54.8 in vs 55.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 0.4 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 588 lb heavier (3,462 lb vs 2,875 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 588 lb heavier (3,462 lb vs 2,875 lb)
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 0.4 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Audi S3 is 4.1 in shorter (175.8 in vs 179.9 in)
- Height: Honda Civic 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 4.1 in Check garage fit for Audi S3 · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi S3 — Audi S3 is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceHonda Civic — Honda Civic has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi S3 — Based on length × width (Audi S3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi S3 | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.8 in | 179.9 in | 4.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 54.8 in | 55.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 106.3 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 5.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,462 lb | 2,875 lb | 588 lb |
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