Volkswagen Golf vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Audi A3
- Length167.5 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight2,901 lb – 3,023 lb
- Width70.5 in – 70.8 in
- Audi A3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 7.5 in shorter (167.5 in vs 175.0 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 1.6 in taller (57.2 in vs 55.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 103.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 406 lb heavier (2,962 lb vs 3,368 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 406 lb heavier (2,962 lb vs 3,368 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 7.5 in shorter (167.5 in vs 175.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 1.6 in taller (57.2 in vs 55.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 103.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 7.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Audi A3
- More ground clearanceAudi A3 — Audi A3 has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Audi A3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.5 in | 175.0 in | 7.5 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 55.6 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 103.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 6.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2,962 lb | 3,368 lb | 406 lb |
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