Volkswagen Jetta vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Audi A3
- Length179.3 in
- Height57.4 in – 59.2 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight3,228 lb – 3,285 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Audi A3 width69.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 10.3 in shorter (179.3 in vs 169.0 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 0.6 in narrower (70.1 in vs 69.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.3 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.0 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 244 lb heavier (3,257 lb vs 3,500 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 244 lb heavier (3,257 lb vs 3,500 lb)
- Length: Audi A3 is 10.3 in shorter (179.3 in vs 169.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.3 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.0 in)
- 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 10.3 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
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Audi A3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.3 in | 169.0 in | 10.3 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 69.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 56.0 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 101.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,257 lb | 3,500 lb | 244 lb |
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