Nissan 370Z vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Nissan 370Z · Audi A3
- Length167.2 in – 170.5 in
- Height51.8 in – 52.2 in
- Wheelbase100.4 in
- Ground clearance4.5 in
- Curb weight3,333 lb – 3,525 lb
- Width72.6 in – 73.6 in
- Audi A3 width70.6 in – 70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan 370Z is 6.0 in shorter (168.8 in vs 174.8 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 2.4 in narrower (73.1 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Audi A3 is 3.6 in taller (52.0 in vs 55.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A3 has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 103.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 1.5 in more ground clearance (4.5 in vs 6.0 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 1.5 in more ground clearance (4.5 in vs 6.0 in)
- Height: Audi A3 is 3.6 in taller (52.0 in vs 55.6 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 2.4 in narrower (73.1 in vs 70.7 in)
- Length: Nissan 370Z is 6.0 in shorter (168.8 in vs 174.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A3 has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 103.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan 370Z — Nissan 370Z is shorter by 6.0 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 1.5 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan 370Z | Audi A3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.8 in | 174.8 in | 6.0 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 70.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 52.0 in | 55.6 in | 3.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 103.0 in | 2.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.5 in | 6.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,429 lb | 3,429 lb | 1 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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