Honda Civic vs Audi S3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Audi S3
- 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 S3 width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi S3 is 0.6 in shorter (177.9 in vs 177.3 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.7 in narrower (70.8 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Honda Civic is 0.6 in taller (56.4 in vs 55.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.6 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 604 lb heavier (2,923 lb vs 3,527 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 604 lb heavier (2,923 lb vs 3,527 lb)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.6 in)
- Height: Honda Civic is 0.6 in taller (56.4 in vs 55.8 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.7 in narrower (70.8 in vs 71.5 in)
- Length: Audi S3 is 0.6 in shorter (177.9 in vs 177.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi S3 — Audi S3 is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Audi S3
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 0.7 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Audi S3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.9 in | 177.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 71.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 55.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.6 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,923 lb | 3,527 lb | 604 lb |
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