Hyundai Elantra vs Audi S3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Audi S3
- Length179.1 in
- Height56.3 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight2,773 lb – 2,890 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Audi S3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi S3 is 4.1 in shorter (179.1 in vs 175.0 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.8 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.5 in taller (56.3 in vs 55.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Elantra has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 4.7 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Elantra has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 4.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.8 in)
- Length: Audi S3 is 4.1 in shorter (179.1 in vs 175.0 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.8 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.5 in taller (56.3 in vs 55.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi S3 — Audi S3 is shorter by 4.1 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Audi S3
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi S3 — Based on length × width (Audi S3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Audi S3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.1 in | 175.0 in | 4.1 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 55.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 4.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2,832 lb | — | — |
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