Volkswagen Jetta vs Audi S3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Audi S3
- 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 S3 width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi S3 is 5.4 in shorter (182.8 in vs 177.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.5 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.1 in taller (56.9 in vs 55.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 103.6 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 469 lb heavier (3,058 lb vs 3,527 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 469 lb heavier (3,058 lb vs 3,527 lb)
- Length: Audi S3 is 5.4 in shorter (182.8 in vs 177.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.5 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.1 in taller (56.9 in vs 55.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 103.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi S3 — Audi S3 is shorter by 5.4 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Audi S3
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 1.5 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Audi S3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.8 in | 177.3 in | 5.4 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 71.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 55.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 103.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,058 lb | 3,527 lb | 469 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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