Honda Civic vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Audi A3
- Length177.9 in – 179.4 in
- Height55.0 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase103.2 in – 105.1 in
- Ground clearance5.7 in – 5.9 in
- Curb weight2,749 lb – 2,921 lb
- Width69.0 in
- Audi A3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 3.7 in shorter (178.7 in vs 175.0 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.7 in narrower (69.0 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 103.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.8 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 434 lb heavier (2,835 lb vs 3,269 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 434 lb heavier (2,835 lb vs 3,269 lb)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.8 in vs 6.3 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.7 in narrower (69.0 in vs 70.7 in)
- Length: Audi A3 is 3.7 in shorter (178.7 in vs 175.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 103.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Audi A3
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 1.7 in
- More ground clearanceAudi A3 — Audi A3 has 0.5 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Audi A3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 175.0 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 69.0 in | 70.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 55.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.2 in | 103.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | 6.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2,835 lb | 3,269 lb | 434 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.9 in – 179.4 in).
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