Subaru WRX vs Audi S3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 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 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi S3 is 5.1 in shorter (180.9 in vs 175.8 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Subaru WRX is 3.3 in taller (58.1 in vs 54.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru WRX has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.6 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 188 lb heavier (3,306 lb vs 3,494 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Subaru WRX is 3.3 in taller (58.1 in vs 54.8 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 188 lb heavier (3,306 lb vs 3,494 lb)
- Length: Audi S3 is 5.1 in shorter (180.9 in vs 175.8 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 5.1 in Check garage fit for Subaru WRX · garage fit for Audi S3
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi S3 — Based on length × width (Audi S3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru WRX | Audi S3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.9 in | 175.8 in | 5.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 54.8 in | 3.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,306 lb | 3,494 lb | 188 lb |
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