Nissan 370Z vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Nissan 370Z · Audi A3
- Length167.5 in – 170.5 in
- Height51.8 in
- Wheelbase100.4 in
- Ground clearance4.5 in
- Curb weight3,333 lb – 3,457 lb
- Width72.6 in – 73.6 in
- Audi A3 width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan 370Z is 7.9 in shorter (169.0 in vs 176.9 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 1.6 in narrower (73.1 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Audi A3 is 4.4 in taller (51.8 in vs 56.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A3 has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 103.5 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 17 lb heavier (3,395 lb vs 3,412 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Audi A3 is 4.4 in taller (51.8 in vs 56.2 in)
- Length: Nissan 370Z is 7.9 in shorter (169.0 in vs 176.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A3 has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 103.5 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 1.6 in narrower (73.1 in vs 71.5 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 17 lb heavier (3,395 lb vs 3,412 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan 370Z — Nissan 370Z is shorter by 7.9 in Check garage fit for Nissan 370Z · garage fit for Audi A3
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A3 — Audi A3 is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan 370Z — Based on length × width (Nissan 370Z)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan 370Z | Audi A3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 169.0 in | 176.9 in | 7.9 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 71.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 51.8 in | 56.2 in | 4.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 103.5 in | 3.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,395 lb | 3,412 lb | 17 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 167.5 in – 170.5 in).
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