Spec Sizes

Honda Civic Type R vs Audi S3 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic Type R · Audi S3

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length179.4 in
  • Height56.5 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight3,117 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.9 in
  • Audi S3 width70.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Audi S3 is 3.6 in shorter (179.4 in vs 175.8 in)
  • Width: Audi S3 is 3.2 in narrower (73.9 in vs 70.7 in)
  • Height: Honda Civic Type R is 1.7 in taller (56.5 in vs 54.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda Civic Type R has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.6 in)
  • Curb weight: Audi S3 is 377 lb heavier (3,117 lb vs 3,494 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Audi S3 is 377 lb heavier (3,117 lb vs 3,494 lb)
  2. Width: Audi S3 is 3.2 in narrower (73.9 in vs 70.7 in)
  3. Height: Honda Civic Type R is 1.7 in taller (56.5 in vs 54.8 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Honda Civic Type R has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.6 in)
  5. Length: Audi S3 is 3.6 in shorter (179.4 in vs 175.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAudi S3 — Audi S3 is shorter by 3.6 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic Type R · garage fit for Audi S3
  • Narrower for tight parkingAudi S3 — Audi S3 is narrower by 3.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAudi S3 — Based on length × width (Audi S3)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda Civic Type RAudi S3Difference
Length179.4 in175.8 in3.6 in
Width73.9 in70.7 in3.2 in
Height56.5 in54.8 in1.7 in
Wheelbase106.3 in103.6 in2.7 in
Curb weight3,117 lb3,494 lb377 lb

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