Subaru Impreza vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Audi A3
- Length175.6 in – 182.1 in
- Height57.3 in – 58.9 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight2,955 lb – 3,128 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Audi A3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 3.4 in shorter (178.8 in vs 175.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.7 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 2.5 in taller (58.1 in vs 55.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 103.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 1.1 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 178 lb heavier (3,042 lb vs 3,219 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 1.1 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 178 lb heavier (3,042 lb vs 3,219 lb)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 2.5 in taller (58.1 in vs 55.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 103.0 in)
- Length: Audi A3 is 3.4 in shorter (178.8 in vs 175.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 3.4 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Audi A3
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceAudi A3 — Audi A3 has 1.1 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Impreza | Audi A3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.8 in | 175.4 in | 3.4 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 70.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 55.6 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 103.0 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 6.2 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,042 lb | 3,219 lb | 178 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 175.6 in – 182.1 in).
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