Toyota Prius vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Toyota Prius · Audi A3
- Length175.6 in
- Height58.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in
- Curb weight3,042 lb
- Width68.7 in
- Audi A3 width69.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 6.6 in shorter (175.6 in vs 169.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 0.8 in narrower (68.7 in vs 69.5 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 2.7 in taller (58.7 in vs 56.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 101.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 6.0 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 298 lb heavier (3,042 lb vs 3,340 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 6.0 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 298 lb heavier (3,042 lb vs 3,340 lb)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 2.7 in taller (58.7 in vs 56.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 101.5 in)
- Length: Audi A3 is 6.6 in shorter (175.6 in vs 169.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 6.6 in Check garage fit for Toyota Prius · garage fit for Audi A3
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceAudi A3 — Audi A3 has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A3 — Based on length × width (Audi A3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Prius | Audi A3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.6 in | 169.0 in | 6.6 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 69.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 56.0 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.5 in | 4.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | 6.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,042 lb | 3,340 lb | 298 lb |
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