Subaru WRX vs Audi S3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Subaru WRX · Audi S3
- Length180.9 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in
- Curb weight3,272 lb – 3,340 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Audi S3 width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi S3 is 3.6 in shorter (180.9 in vs 177.3 in)
- Width: Subaru WRX is 0.8 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 2.3 in taller (58.1 in vs 55.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru WRX has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.6 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 221 lb heavier (3,306 lb vs 3,527 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 221 lb heavier (3,306 lb vs 3,527 lb)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 2.3 in taller (58.1 in vs 55.8 in)
- Length: Audi S3 is 3.6 in shorter (180.9 in vs 177.3 in)
- Width: Subaru WRX is 0.8 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru WRX has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi S3 — Audi S3 is shorter by 3.6 in Check garage fit for Subaru WRX · garage fit for Audi S3
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru WRX — Subaru WRX is narrower by 0.8 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru WRX | Audi S3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.9 in | 177.3 in | 3.6 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 55.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,306 lb | 3,527 lb | 221 lb |
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