Subaru Impreza vs Audi S3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Audi S3
- 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 S3 width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi S3 is 1.5 in shorter (178.8 in vs 177.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.5 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 2.3 in taller (58.1 in vs 55.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 103.6 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 486 lb heavier (3,042 lb vs 3,527 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 486 lb heavier (3,042 lb vs 3,527 lb)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 2.3 in taller (58.1 in vs 55.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.5 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 103.6 in)
- Length: Audi S3 is 1.5 in shorter (178.8 in vs 177.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi S3 — Audi S3 is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Audi S3
- 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 S3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.8 in | 177.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 71.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 55.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 103.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,042 lb | 3,527 lb | 486 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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