Nissan Sentra vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Audi A3
- Length182.7 in
- Height56.9 in – 57.0 in
- Wheelbase106.8 in
- Ground clearance4.8 in – 4.9 in
- Curb weight3,036 lb – 3,084 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Audi A3 width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 5.8 in shorter (182.7 in vs 176.9 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.8 in taller (57.0 in vs 56.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (106.8 in vs 103.5 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 352 lb heavier (3,060 lb vs 3,412 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 352 lb heavier (3,060 lb vs 3,412 lb)
- Length: Audi A3 is 5.8 in shorter (182.7 in vs 176.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (106.8 in vs 103.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.8 in taller (57.0 in vs 56.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Audi A3
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A3 — Based on length × width (Audi A3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Audi A3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.7 in | 176.9 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 71.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 56.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.8 in | 103.5 in | 3.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,060 lb | 3,412 lb | 352 lb |
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