Volkswagen GTI vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen GTI · Audi A3
- Length165.8 in
- Height58.4 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight3,100 lb – 3,162 lb
- Width69.3 in
- Audi A3 width69.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 2.9 in shorter (165.8 in vs 168.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 0.2 in narrower (69.3 in vs 69.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 2.4 in taller (58.4 in vs 56.0 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 331 lb heavier (3,131 lb vs 3,462 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 331 lb heavier (3,131 lb vs 3,462 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 2.4 in taller (58.4 in vs 56.0 in)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 2.9 in shorter (165.8 in vs 168.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 0.2 in narrower (69.3 in vs 69.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 2.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen GTI · garage fit for Audi A3
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen GTI | Audi A3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.8 in | 168.7 in | 2.9 in |
| Width | 69.3 in | 69.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 58.4 in | 56.0 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 101.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,131 lb | 3,462 lb | 331 lb |
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