Volkswagen Jetta vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Audi A3
- Length185.1 in
- Height57.4 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in
- Curb weight2,888 lb – 2,970 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Audi A3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 9.5 in shorter (185.1 in vs 175.6 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 0.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.7 in taller (57.4 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 384 lb heavier (2,929 lb vs 3,313 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 384 lb heavier (2,929 lb vs 3,313 lb)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 6.3 in)
- Length: Audi A3 is 9.5 in shorter (185.1 in vs 175.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.7 in taller (57.4 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 9.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Audi A3
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A3 — Audi A3 is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceAudi A3 — Audi A3 has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A3 — Based on length × width (Audi A3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Audi A3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.1 in | 175.6 in | 9.5 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 70.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 55.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 103.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | 6.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 2,929 lb | 3,313 lb | 384 lb |
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