Volkswagen Beetle vs Audi S3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Beetle · Audi S3
- Length168.4 in
- Height58.0 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase100.0 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in
- Curb weight2,948 lb – 3,389 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Audi S3 width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 8.9 in shorter (168.4 in vs 177.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Beetle is 0.3 in narrower (71.2 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 3.6 in longer wheelbase (100.0 in vs 103.6 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 359 lb heavier (3,169 lb vs 3,527 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 359 lb heavier (3,169 lb vs 3,527 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 8.9 in shorter (168.4 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 3.6 in longer wheelbase (100.0 in vs 103.6 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 8.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle · garage fit for Audi S3
- 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 S3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.4 in | 177.3 in | 8.9 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 71.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 55.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.0 in | 103.6 in | 3.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,169 lb | 3,527 lb | 359 lb |
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