Nissan 370Z vs Audi S3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Nissan 370Z · Audi S3
- Length167.2 in – 170.5 in
- Height51.8 in – 52.2 in
- Wheelbase100.4 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight3,274 lb – 3,479 lb
- Width72.6 in – 73.6 in
- Audi S3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan 370Z is 7.1 in shorter (168.8 in vs 175.9 in)
- Width: Audi S3 is 2.4 in narrower (73.1 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Audi S3 is 2.8 in taller (52.0 in vs 54.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi S3 has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 103.6 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 86 lb heavier (3,377 lb vs 3,462 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Audi S3 is 2.8 in taller (52.0 in vs 54.8 in)
- Length: Nissan 370Z is 7.1 in shorter (168.8 in vs 175.9 in)
- Width: Audi S3 is 2.4 in narrower (73.1 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi S3 has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 103.6 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 86 lb heavier (3,377 lb vs 3,462 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan 370Z — Nissan 370Z is shorter by 7.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan 370Z · garage fit for Audi S3
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi S3 — Audi S3 is narrower by 2.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan 370Z | Audi S3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.8 in | 175.9 in | 7.1 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 70.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 52.0 in | 54.8 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 103.6 in | 3.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,377 lb | 3,462 lb | 86 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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