Spec Sizes

Volkswagen Jetta vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Audi A3

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length179.3 in
  • Height57.4 in
  • Wheelbase101.5 in
  • Curb weight3,230 lb – 3,285 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.1 in
  • Audi A3 width69.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Audi A3 is 10.6 in shorter (179.3 in vs 168.7 in)
  • Width: Audi A3 is 0.6 in narrower (70.1 in vs 69.5 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.4 in taller (57.4 in vs 56.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: essentially the same
  • Curb weight: Audi A3 is 204 lb heavier (3,258 lb vs 3,462 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Audi A3 is 10.6 in shorter (179.3 in vs 168.7 in)
  2. Curb weight: Audi A3 is 204 lb heavier (3,258 lb vs 3,462 lb)
  3. Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.4 in taller (57.4 in vs 56.0 in)
  4. Width: Audi A3 is 0.6 in narrower (70.1 in vs 69.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 10.6 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Audi A3
  • Narrower for tight parkingAudi A3 — Audi A3 is narrower by 0.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAudi A3 — Based on length × width (Audi A3)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen JettaAudi A3Difference
Length179.3 in168.7 in10.6 in
Width70.1 in69.5 in0.6 in
Height57.4 in56.0 in1.4 in
Wheelbase101.5 in101.5 in0.0 in
Curb weight3,258 lb3,462 lb204 lb

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