Honda Civic vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Audi A3
- Length176.9 in – 182.8 in
- Height54.7 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in – 5.2 in
- Curb weight2,739 lb – 3,010 lb
- Width70.8 in – 70.9 in
- Audi A3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 5.1 in shorter (179.9 in vs 174.8 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 0.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.8 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 538 lb heavier (2,875 lb vs 3,412 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 538 lb heavier (2,875 lb vs 3,412 lb)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.0 in)
- Length: Audi A3 is 5.1 in shorter (179.9 in vs 174.8 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 0.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 5.1 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Audi A3
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A3 — Audi A3 is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceAudi A3 — Audi A3 has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A3 — Based on length × width (Audi A3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Audi A3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.9 in | 174.8 in | 5.1 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 70.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 55.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.0 in | 3.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 5.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2,875 lb | 3,412 lb | 538 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 176.9 in – 182.8 in).
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