Volkswagen Beetle vs Audi S3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Beetle · Audi S3
- Length168.8 in
- Height58.0 in – 58.6 in
- Wheelbase100.1 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in – 5.7 in
- Curb weight3,045 lb – 3,239 lb
- Width71.9 in
- Audi S3 width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 8.5 in shorter (168.8 in vs 177.3 in)
- Width: Audi S3 is 0.4 in narrower (71.9 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 2.5 in taller (58.3 in vs 55.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi S3 has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (100.1 in vs 103.6 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 385 lb heavier (3,142 lb vs 3,527 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 385 lb heavier (3,142 lb vs 3,527 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 8.5 in shorter (168.8 in vs 177.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 2.5 in taller (58.3 in vs 55.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi S3 has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (100.1 in vs 103.6 in)
- Width: Audi S3 is 0.4 in narrower (71.9 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 S3
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi S3 — Audi S3 is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Beetle — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Beetle)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Beetle | Audi S3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.8 in | 177.3 in | 8.5 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 71.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 55.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.1 in | 103.6 in | 3.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,142 lb | 3,527 lb | 385 lb |
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