Volkswagen Beetle vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Beetle · Audi A3
- Length168.4 in
- Height58.0 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase100.0 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in – 5.7 in
- Curb weight2,948 lb – 3,239 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Audi A3 width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 8.5 in shorter (168.4 in vs 176.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Beetle is 0.3 in narrower (71.2 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 2.0 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A3 has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (100.0 in vs 103.5 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 318 lb heavier (3,094 lb vs 3,412 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 318 lb heavier (3,094 lb vs 3,412 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 8.5 in shorter (168.4 in vs 176.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 2.0 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A3 has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (100.0 in vs 103.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Beetle is 0.3 in narrower (71.2 in vs 71.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Beetle — Volkswagen Beetle is shorter by 8.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle · garage fit for Audi A3
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Beetle — Volkswagen Beetle is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Beetle — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Beetle)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Beetle | Audi A3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.4 in | 176.9 in | 8.5 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 71.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 56.2 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.0 in | 103.5 in | 3.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,094 lb | 3,412 lb | 318 lb |
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