Toyota Corolla vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Audi A3
- Length178.3 in
- Height58.5 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight2,530 lb – 2,550 lb
- Width66.9 in
- Audi A3 width69.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 9.6 in shorter (178.3 in vs 168.7 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 2.6 in narrower (66.9 in vs 69.5 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 2.5 in taller (58.5 in vs 56.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 922 lb heavier (2,540 lb vs 3,462 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 922 lb heavier (2,540 lb vs 3,462 lb)
- Length: Audi A3 is 9.6 in shorter (178.3 in vs 168.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 2.5 in taller (58.5 in vs 56.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 2.6 in narrower (66.9 in vs 69.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 101.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 9.6 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Audi A3
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 2.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A3 — Based on length × width (Audi A3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Corolla | Audi A3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.3 in | 168.7 in | 9.6 in |
| Width | 66.9 in | 69.5 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 56.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 101.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2,540 lb | 3,462 lb | 922 lb |
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