Audi S3 vs Subaru WRX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Audi S3 · Subaru WRX
- Length175.0 in
- Height55.8 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Width70.7 in
- Subaru WRX width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi S3 is 5.9 in shorter (175.0 in vs 180.9 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Subaru WRX is 2.3 in taller (55.8 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru WRX has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 104.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru WRX has 0.2 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 4.9 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru WRX has 0.2 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 4.9 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 2.3 in taller (55.8 in vs 58.1 in)
- Length: Audi S3 is 5.9 in shorter (175.0 in vs 180.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru WRX has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 104.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi S3 — Audi S3 is shorter by 5.9 in Check garage fit for Audi S3 · garage fit for Subaru WRX
- More ground clearanceSubaru WRX — Subaru WRX has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi S3 — Based on length × width (Audi S3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi S3 | Subaru WRX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.0 in | 180.9 in | 5.9 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 58.1 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 104.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 4.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | — | 3,310 lb | — |
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