Audi S3 vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 vs 2015 catalog dimensions. Audi S3 · Volkswagen GTI
- Length177.3 in
- Height55.8 in
- Wheelbase103.6 in
- Curb weight3,527 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Volkswagen GTI width70.5 in – 70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 9.3 in shorter (177.3 in vs 168.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 0.8 in narrower (71.5 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 1.0 in taller (55.8 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 526 lb heavier (3,527 lb vs 3,002 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 526 lb heavier (3,527 lb vs 3,002 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 9.3 in shorter (177.3 in vs 168.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 1.0 in taller (55.8 in vs 56.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 0.8 in narrower (71.5 in vs 70.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 9.3 in Check garage fit for Audi S3 · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi S3 | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.3 in | 168.0 in | 9.3 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 56.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 103.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,527 lb | 3,002 lb | 526 lb |
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