Subaru BRZ vs Audi S3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Subaru BRZ · Audi S3
- Length166.7 in
- Height50.6 in
- Wheelbase101.2 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in
- Curb weight2,784 lb – 2,793 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Audi S3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru BRZ is 9.2 in shorter (166.7 in vs 175.9 in)
- Width: Subaru BRZ is 0.8 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Audi S3 is 4.2 in taller (50.6 in vs 54.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi S3 has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 103.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru BRZ has 0.2 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 674 lb heavier (2,789 lb vs 3,462 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 674 lb heavier (2,789 lb vs 3,462 lb)
- Height: Audi S3 is 4.2 in taller (50.6 in vs 54.8 in)
- Length: Subaru BRZ is 9.2 in shorter (166.7 in vs 175.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru BRZ has 0.2 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 4.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi S3 has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 103.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru BRZ — Subaru BRZ is shorter by 9.2 in Check garage fit for Subaru BRZ · garage fit for Audi S3
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru BRZ — Subaru BRZ is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru BRZ — Subaru BRZ has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru BRZ — Based on length × width (Subaru BRZ)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru BRZ | Audi S3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.7 in | 175.9 in | 9.2 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 50.6 in | 54.8 in | 4.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 103.6 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in | 4.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 2,789 lb | 3,462 lb | 674 lb |
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