Toyota Prius vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Toyota Prius · Audi A3
- Length176.4 in
- Height58.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in – 5.3 in
- Curb weight3,042 lb
- Width68.7 in
- Audi A3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 1.4 in shorter (176.4 in vs 175.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 2.0 in narrower (68.7 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 2.9 in taller (58.7 in vs 55.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 1.1 in more ground clearance (5.2 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 227 lb heavier (3,042 lb vs 3,269 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 1.1 in more ground clearance (5.2 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 227 lb heavier (3,042 lb vs 3,269 lb)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 2.9 in taller (58.7 in vs 55.8 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 2.0 in narrower (68.7 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Toyota Prius · garage fit for Audi A3
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 2.0 in
- More ground clearanceAudi A3 — Audi A3 has 1.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Prius | Audi A3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.4 in | 175.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 70.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 55.8 in | 2.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.2 in | 6.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,042 lb | 3,269 lb | 227 lb |
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