Subaru WRX vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Subaru WRX · Audi A3
- Length183.8 in
- Height57.8 in
- Wheelbase105.2 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight3,297 lb – 3,534 lb
- Width71.9 in
- Audi A3 width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 6.9 in shorter (183.8 in vs 176.9 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 0.4 in narrower (71.9 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 1.6 in taller (57.8 in vs 56.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru WRX has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (105.2 in vs 103.5 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Length: Audi A3 is 6.9 in shorter (183.8 in vs 176.9 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 1.6 in taller (57.8 in vs 56.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru WRX has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (105.2 in vs 103.5 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 0.4 in narrower (71.9 in vs 71.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 6.9 in Check garage fit for Subaru WRX · garage fit for Audi A3
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A3 — Audi A3 is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A3 — Based on length × width (Audi A3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru WRX | Audi A3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.8 in | 176.9 in | 6.9 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 71.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 56.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.2 in | 103.5 in | 1.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,416 lb | 3,412 lb | 4 lb |
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