Subaru Impreza vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Audi A3
- Length173.8 in – 180.3 in
- Height57.7 in – 58.1 in
- Wheelbase103.3 in – 104.1 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,910 lb – 3,241 lb
- Width68.5 in – 70.7 in
- Audi A3 width69.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 8.1 in shorter (177.1 in vs 169.0 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 0.1 in narrower (69.6 in vs 69.5 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.9 in taller (57.9 in vs 56.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 101.5 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 265 lb heavier (3,076 lb vs 3,340 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 265 lb heavier (3,076 lb vs 3,340 lb)
- Length: Audi A3 is 8.1 in shorter (177.1 in vs 169.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.9 in taller (57.9 in vs 56.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 101.5 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 0.1 in narrower (69.6 in vs 69.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 8.1 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Audi A3
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A3 — Audi A3 is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A3 — Based on length × width (Audi A3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Impreza | Audi A3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.1 in | 169.0 in | 8.1 in |
| Width | 69.6 in | 69.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 56.0 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 101.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,076 lb | 3,340 lb | 265 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 173.8 in – 180.3 in).
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