Subaru BRZ vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Subaru BRZ · Audi A3
- Length166.7 in
- Height50.6 in
- Wheelbase101.2 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in
- Curb weight2,764 lb – 2,778 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Audi A3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru BRZ is 8.3 in shorter (166.7 in vs 175.0 in)
- Width: Subaru BRZ is 0.8 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Audi A3 is 5.0 in taller (50.6 in vs 55.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A3 has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 103.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 597 lb heavier (2,771 lb vs 3,368 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 597 lb heavier (2,771 lb vs 3,368 lb)
- Height: Audi A3 is 5.0 in taller (50.6 in vs 55.6 in)
- Length: Subaru BRZ is 8.3 in shorter (166.7 in vs 175.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A3 has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 103.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru BRZ — Subaru BRZ is shorter by 8.3 in Check garage fit for Subaru BRZ · garage fit for Audi A3
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru BRZ — Subaru BRZ is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceAudi A3 — Audi A3 has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru BRZ — Based on length × width (Subaru BRZ)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru BRZ | Audi A3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.7 in | 175.0 in | 8.3 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 50.6 in | 55.6 in | 5.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 103.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in | 6.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,771 lb | 3,368 lb | 597 lb |
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