Audi S3 vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Audi S3 · Subaru Impreza
- Length175.9 in
- Height54.8 in
- Wheelbase103.6 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight3,462 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Subaru Impreza width70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi S3 is 2.9 in shorter (175.9 in vs 178.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.7 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 3.3 in taller (54.8 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Impreza has 0.4 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 421 lb heavier (3,462 lb vs 3,042 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 421 lb heavier (3,462 lb vs 3,042 lb)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Impreza has 0.4 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 3.3 in taller (54.8 in vs 58.1 in)
- Length: Audi S3 is 2.9 in shorter (175.9 in vs 178.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 105.1 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 Subaru Impreza
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza has 0.4 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi S3 | Subaru Impreza | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.9 in | 178.8 in | 2.9 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 54.8 in | 58.1 in | 3.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 105.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 5.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,462 lb | 3,042 lb | 421 lb |
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