Volkswagen Golf vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Audi A3
- Length167.6 in
- Height58.2 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight2,945 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Audi A3 width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 9.3 in shorter (167.6 in vs 176.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.7 in narrower (70.8 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 2.0 in taller (58.2 in vs 56.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 103.5 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 467 lb heavier (2,945 lb vs 3,412 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 467 lb heavier (2,945 lb vs 3,412 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 9.3 in shorter (167.6 in vs 176.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 2.0 in taller (58.2 in vs 56.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.7 in narrower (70.8 in vs 71.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 103.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 9.3 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Audi A3
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 0.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Audi A3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.6 in | 176.9 in | 9.3 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 71.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 56.2 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 103.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,945 lb | 3,412 lb | 467 lb |
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