Porsche 911 vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Porsche 911 · Audi A3
- Length177.9 in
- Height51.2 in
- Wheelbase96.5 in
- Ground clearance4.0 in
- Curb weight3,382 lb – 3,641 lb
- Width72.9 in
- Audi A3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 2.3 in shorter (177.9 in vs 175.6 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 2.2 in narrower (72.9 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Audi A3 is 4.5 in taller (51.2 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A3 has a 7.3 in longer wheelbase (96.5 in vs 103.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 2.3 in more ground clearance (4.0 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Porsche 911 is 199 lb heavier (3,512 lb vs 3,313 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 2.3 in more ground clearance (4.0 in vs 6.3 in)
- Height: Audi A3 is 4.5 in taller (51.2 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A3 has a 7.3 in longer wheelbase (96.5 in vs 103.8 in)
- Curb weight: Porsche 911 is 199 lb heavier (3,512 lb vs 3,313 lb)
- Width: Audi A3 is 2.2 in narrower (72.9 in vs 70.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for Porsche 911 · garage fit for Audi A3
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A3 — Audi A3 is narrower by 2.2 in
- More ground clearanceAudi A3 — Audi A3 has 2.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A3 — Based on length × width (Audi A3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Porsche 911 | Audi A3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.9 in | 175.6 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 72.9 in | 70.7 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 51.2 in | 55.7 in | 4.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.5 in | 103.8 in | 7.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.0 in | 6.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,512 lb | 3,313 lb | 199 lb |
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