Subaru Impreza vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2023 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 weight2,974 lb – 3,128 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Audi A3 width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 1.9 in shorter (178.8 in vs 176.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.5 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.9 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 103.5 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 361 lb heavier (3,051 lb vs 3,412 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 361 lb heavier (3,051 lb vs 3,412 lb)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.9 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.5 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 103.5 in)
- Length: Audi A3 is 1.9 in shorter (178.8 in vs 176.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Audi A3
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Impreza | Audi A3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.8 in | 176.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 71.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 56.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 103.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,051 lb | 3,412 lb | 361 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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