Volkswagen Golf vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Audi A3
- Length167.6 in
- Height58.2 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight2,963 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Audi A3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 8.0 in shorter (167.6 in vs 175.6 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 0.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 2.5 in taller (58.2 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 0.9 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 350 lb heavier (2,963 lb vs 3,313 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 0.9 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 350 lb heavier (2,963 lb vs 3,313 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 8.0 in shorter (167.6 in vs 175.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 2.5 in taller (58.2 in vs 55.7 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 0.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 8.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Audi A3
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A3 — Audi A3 is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceAudi A3 — Audi A3 has 0.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Audi A3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.6 in | 175.6 in | 8.0 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 70.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 55.7 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 103.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 6.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2,963 lb | 3,313 lb | 350 lb |
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