Volkswagen Jetta vs Audi S3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Audi S3
- Length186.5 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight2,915 lb – 3,060 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Audi S3 width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi S3 is 9.2 in shorter (186.5 in vs 177.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.7 in narrower (70.8 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.0 in taller (57.7 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.5 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 551 lb heavier (2,988 lb vs 3,538 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 551 lb heavier (2,988 lb vs 3,538 lb)
- Length: Audi S3 is 9.2 in shorter (186.5 in vs 177.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.0 in taller (57.7 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.7 in narrower (70.8 in vs 71.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi S3 — Audi S3 is shorter by 9.2 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Audi S3
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 0.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi S3 — Based on length × width (Audi S3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Audi S3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.5 in | 177.3 in | 9.2 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 71.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 55.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 103.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,988 lb | 3,538 lb | 551 lb |
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