Nissan 370Z vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Nissan 370Z · Audi A3
- Length167.2 in – 170.5 in
- Height51.8 in – 52.2 in
- Wheelbase100.4 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight3,278 lb – 3,488 lb
- Width72.6 in – 73.6 in
- Audi A3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan 370Z is 6.2 in shorter (168.8 in vs 175.0 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 2.4 in narrower (73.1 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Audi A3 is 3.8 in taller (52.0 in vs 55.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A3 has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 103.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 1.6 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan 370Z is 115 lb heavier (3,383 lb vs 3,269 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 1.6 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 6.3 in)
- Height: Audi A3 is 3.8 in taller (52.0 in vs 55.8 in)
- Length: Nissan 370Z is 6.2 in shorter (168.8 in vs 175.0 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan 370Z is 115 lb heavier (3,383 lb vs 3,269 lb)
- Width: Audi A3 is 2.4 in narrower (73.1 in vs 70.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan 370Z — Nissan 370Z is shorter by 6.2 in Check garage fit for Nissan 370Z · garage fit for Audi A3
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A3 — Audi A3 is narrower by 2.4 in
- More ground clearanceAudi A3 — Audi A3 has 1.6 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan 370Z | Audi A3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.8 in | 175.0 in | 6.2 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 70.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 52.0 in | 55.8 in | 3.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 103.8 in | 3.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 6.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,383 lb | 3,269 lb | 115 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 167.2 in – 170.5 in).
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