Honda Civic vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Audi A3
- Length177.9 in
- Height56.3 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,870 lb – 2,976 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Audi A3 width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 1.0 in shorter (177.9 in vs 176.9 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.7 in narrower (70.8 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Honda Civic is 0.2 in taller (56.4 in vs 56.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.5 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 489 lb heavier (2,923 lb vs 3,412 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 489 lb heavier (2,923 lb vs 3,412 lb)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.5 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.7 in narrower (70.8 in vs 71.5 in)
- Length: Audi A3 is 1.0 in shorter (177.9 in vs 176.9 in)
- Height: Honda Civic is 0.2 in taller (56.4 in vs 56.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Audi A3
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 0.7 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Audi A3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.9 in | 176.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 71.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 56.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,923 lb | 3,412 lb | 489 lb |
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