Audi S5 vs Audi RS 3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Audi S5 · Audi RS 3
- Length182.7 in
- Height53.9 in – 54.3 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance4.1 in
- Curb weight3,858 lb – 4,310 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Audi RS 3 width72.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi RS 3 is 3.9 in shorter (182.7 in vs 178.8 in)
- Width: Audi RS 3 is 0.1 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.9 in)
- Height: Audi RS 3 is 1.5 in taller (54.1 in vs 55.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi S5 has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 103.6 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S5 is 435 lb heavier (4,084 lb vs 3,649 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi S5 is 435 lb heavier (4,084 lb vs 3,649 lb)
- Wheelbase: Audi S5 has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 103.6 in)
- Height: Audi RS 3 is 1.5 in taller (54.1 in vs 55.6 in)
- Length: Audi RS 3 is 3.9 in shorter (182.7 in vs 178.8 in)
- Width: Audi RS 3 is 0.1 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi RS 3 — Audi RS 3 is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for Audi S5 · garage fit for Audi RS 3
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi RS 3 — Audi RS 3 is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi RS 3 — Based on length × width (Audi RS 3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi S5 | Audi RS 3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.7 in | 178.8 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 54.1 in | 55.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 103.6 in | 4.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,084 lb | 3,649 lb | 435 lb |
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