Hyundai Elantra vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Audi A3
- Length178.3 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight2,661 lb – 2,877 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Audi A3 width69.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 9.3 in shorter (178.3 in vs 169.0 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 0.4 in narrower (69.9 in vs 69.5 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.5 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 101.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 6.0 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 571 lb heavier (2,769 lb vs 3,340 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 571 lb heavier (2,769 lb vs 3,340 lb)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 6.0 in)
- Length: Audi A3 is 9.3 in shorter (178.3 in vs 169.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 101.5 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.5 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 9.3 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Audi A3
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A3 — Audi A3 is narrower by 0.4 in
- More ground clearanceAudi A3 — Audi A3 has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A3 — Based on length × width (Audi A3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Audi A3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.3 in | 169.0 in | 9.3 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 69.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.5 in | 4.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 6.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 2,769 lb | 3,340 lb | 571 lb |
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