Volkswagen GTI vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen GTI · Audi A3
- Length165.8 in
- Height57.8 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight3,034 lb – 3,113 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Audi A3 width69.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 3.2 in shorter (165.8 in vs 169.0 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 0.5 in narrower (70.0 in vs 69.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 1.8 in taller (57.8 in vs 56.0 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 267 lb heavier (3,074 lb vs 3,340 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 267 lb heavier (3,074 lb vs 3,340 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 1.8 in taller (57.8 in vs 56.0 in)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 3.2 in shorter (165.8 in vs 169.0 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 0.5 in narrower (70.0 in vs 69.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 3.2 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen GTI · garage fit for Audi A3
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A3 — Audi A3 is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen GTI | Audi A3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.8 in | 169.0 in | 3.2 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 69.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 56.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 101.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,074 lb | 3,340 lb | 267 lb |
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