Hyundai Elantra vs Audi S3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Audi S3
- Length179.9 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in – 5.5 in
- Curb weight2,767 lb – 3,042 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Audi S3 width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi S3 is 2.6 in shorter (179.9 in vs 177.3 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.6 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.7 in taller (56.5 in vs 55.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.6 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 623 lb heavier (2,905 lb vs 3,527 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 623 lb heavier (2,905 lb vs 3,527 lb)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.6 in)
- Length: Audi S3 is 2.6 in shorter (179.9 in vs 177.3 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.7 in taller (56.5 in vs 55.8 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.6 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi S3 — Audi S3 is shorter by 2.6 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Audi S3
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 0.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Audi S3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.9 in | 177.3 in | 2.6 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 71.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 55.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.6 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,905 lb | 3,527 lb | 623 lb |
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