Volkswagen Golf vs Audi S3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Audi S3
- 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 S3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 8.4 in shorter (167.5 in vs 175.9 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 2.4 in taller (57.2 in vs 54.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 103.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Golf has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 488 lb heavier (2,962 lb vs 3,450 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Golf has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 488 lb heavier (2,962 lb vs 3,450 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 8.4 in shorter (167.5 in vs 175.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 2.4 in taller (57.2 in vs 54.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 103.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 8.4 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Audi S3
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Audi S3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.5 in | 175.9 in | 8.4 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 54.8 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 103.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 4.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 2,962 lb | 3,450 lb | 488 lb |
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