Tesla Model 3 vs Audi A5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Tesla Model 3 · Audi A5
- Length184.8 in
- Height56.4 in – 56.8 in
- Wheelbase113.2 in
- Curb weight3,552 lb – 4,100 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Audi A5 width72.6 in – 72.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Tesla Model 3 is 1.3 in shorter (184.8 in vs 186.1 in)
- Width: Audi A5 is 0.1 in narrower (72.8 in vs 72.7 in)
- Height: Tesla Model 3 is 2.3 in taller (56.6 in vs 54.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model 3 has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (113.2 in vs 110.0 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model 3 is 18 lb heavier (3,826 lb vs 3,809 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Tesla Model 3 is 2.3 in taller (56.6 in vs 54.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model 3 has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (113.2 in vs 110.0 in)
- Length: Tesla Model 3 is 1.3 in shorter (184.8 in vs 186.1 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model 3 is 18 lb heavier (3,826 lb vs 3,809 lb)
- Width: Audi A5 is 0.1 in narrower (72.8 in vs 72.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageTesla Model 3 — Tesla Model 3 is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Tesla Model 3 · garage fit for Audi A5
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A5 — Audi A5 is narrower by 0.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Tesla Model 3 | Audi A5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.8 in | 186.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 72.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 54.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 110.0 in | 3.2 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,826 lb | 3,809 lb | 18 lb |
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