Volkswagen Jetta vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Audi A3
- Length182.2 in – 183.3 in
- Height56.6 in – 57.2 in
- Wheelbase104.4 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in – 5.2 in
- Curb weight2,939 lb – 3,177 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Audi A3 width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 5.8 in shorter (182.8 in vs 176.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.5 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.7 in taller (56.9 in vs 56.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 103.5 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 354 lb heavier (3,058 lb vs 3,412 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 354 lb heavier (3,058 lb vs 3,412 lb)
- Length: Audi A3 is 5.8 in shorter (182.8 in vs 176.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.5 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.7 in taller (56.9 in vs 56.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 103.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Audi A3
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A3 — Based on length × width (Audi A3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Audi A3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.8 in | 176.9 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 71.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 56.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 103.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,058 lb | 3,412 lb | 354 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 182.2 in – 183.3 in).
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