Spec Sizes

Audi S3 vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Audi S3 · Subaru Impreza

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 weight3,450 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.7 in
  • Subaru Impreza width68.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Audi S3 is 1.3 in shorter (175.9 in vs 177.3 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 2.2 in narrower (70.7 in vs 68.5 in)
  • Height: Subaru Impreza is 2.9 in taller (54.8 in vs 57.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 104.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Impreza has 1.1 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Audi S3 is 418 lb heavier (3,450 lb vs 3,032 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Subaru Impreza has 1.1 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.8 in)
  2. Curb weight: Audi S3 is 418 lb heavier (3,450 lb vs 3,032 lb)
  3. Height: Subaru Impreza is 2.9 in taller (54.8 in vs 57.7 in)
  4. Width: Subaru Impreza is 2.2 in narrower (70.7 in vs 68.5 in)
  5. Length: Audi S3 is 1.3 in shorter (175.9 in vs 177.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAudi S3 — Audi S3 is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Audi S3 · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 2.2 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza has 1.1 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)

Dimension comparison

SpecAudi S3Subaru ImprezaDifference
Length175.9 in177.3 in1.3 in
Width70.7 in68.5 in2.2 in
Height54.8 in57.7 in2.9 in
Wheelbase103.6 in104.1 in0.5 in
Ground clearance4.7 in5.8 in1.1 in
Curb weight3,450 lb3,032 lb418 lb

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