Volkswagen Jetta vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Audi A3
- Length186.5 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight2,915 lb – 3,060 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Audi A3 width70.7 in – 71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 10.2 in shorter (186.5 in vs 176.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.3 in narrower (70.8 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.0 in taller (57.7 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.8 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 424 lb heavier (2,988 lb vs 3,412 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 424 lb heavier (2,988 lb vs 3,412 lb)
- Length: Audi A3 is 10.2 in shorter (186.5 in vs 176.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.0 in taller (57.7 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.3 in narrower (70.8 in vs 71.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 10.2 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Audi A3
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A3 — Based on length × width (Audi A3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Audi A3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.5 in | 176.3 in | 10.2 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 71.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 55.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 103.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,988 lb | 3,412 lb | 424 lb |
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