2021 Audi A3 Sedan vs. 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II
Dimensions Comparison

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2021 Audi A3 Sedan (8Y)Change Car
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1988 Volkswagen Jetta II (2-doors, facelift 1987)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2021 Audi A3 Sedan and the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2021 Audi A3 Sedan measures 4495 mm (176.97 in), making it 110 mm (4.33 in) (2.4 %) longer than the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II at 4385 mm (172.64 in). Looking at width, the 2021 Audi A3 Sedan spans 1816 mm (71.50 in), which is 141 mm (5.55 in) (7.8 %) broader than the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II at 1675 mm (65.94 in). As for height, the 2021 Audi A3 Sedan stands at 1425 mm (56.10 in), giving it an extra 10 mm (0.39 in) (0.7 %) compared to the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II at 1415 mm (55.71 in).

Overall, the 2021 Audi A3 Sedan is longer, wider and taller than the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II.

Length
4495 mm177.0 in
4385 mm172.6 in
Width
1816 mm71.5 in
1675 mm65.9 in
Height
1425 mm56.1 in
1415 mm55.7 in

2021 Audi A3 Sedan Side View Left
4495 mm177.0 in 🟒 +110 mm+4.3 in (+2.5%)
1988 Volkswagen Jetta II Preview
4385 mm172.6 in πŸ”΄ -110 mm-4.3 in (-2.4%)
2021 Audi A3 Sedan Front View
1816 mm71.5 in 🟒 +141 mm+5.6 in (+8.4%)
1988 Volkswagen Jetta II Preview
1675 mm65.9 in πŸ”΄ -141 mm-5.6 in (-7.8%)
2021 Audi A3 Sedan Rear View
1425 mm56.1 in 🟒 +10 mm+0.4 in (+0.7%)
1988 Volkswagen Jetta II Preview
1415 mm55.7 in πŸ”΄ -10 mm-0.4 in (-0.7%)
2021 Audi A3 Sedan
1988 Volkswagen Jetta II

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Sedan

Model Year:

2021
1988

Production:

2020-2024 Discontinued Model
1987-1991 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4495 mm177.0 in
🟒 +110 mm+4.3 in (+2.5%)
4385 mm172.6 in
πŸ”΄ -110 mm-4.3 in (-2.4%)

Width:

1816 mm71.5 in
🟒 +141 mm+5.6 in (+8.4%)
1675 mm65.9 in
πŸ”΄ -141 mm-5.6 in (-7.8%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

1984 mm78.1 in
-

Height:

1425 mm56.1 in
🟒 +10 mm+0.4 in (+0.7%)
1415 mm55.7 in
πŸ”΄ -10 mm-0.4 in (-0.7%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

390-425 liter13.8-15.0 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -185 liter-6.5 cu ft (-32.2%) - πŸ”΄ -150 liter-5.3 cu ft (-26.1%)
575 liter20.3 cu ft
🟒 +150 liter+5.3 cu ft (+35.3%) - 🟒 +185 liter+6.5 cu ft (+47.4%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1225-1465 kg2701-3230 lbs
🟒 +260 kg+573 lbs (+26.9%) - 🟒 +500 kg+1102 lbs (+51.8%)
965 kg2127 lbs
πŸ”΄ -500 kg-1102 lbs (-34.1%) - πŸ”΄ -260 kg-573 lbs (-21.2%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1775-2005 kg3913-4420 lbs
🟒 +305 kg+672 lbs (+20.7%) - 🟒 +535 kg+1179 lbs (+36.4%)
1470 kg3241 lbs
πŸ”΄ -535 kg-1179 lbs (-26.7%) - πŸ”΄ -305 kg-672 lbs (-17.2%)

Roof Load:

75 kg165 lbs
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Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

16-inch rims:
  • 7J x 16
  • 7 J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 8J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 8J x 18
  • 13 inches

Tire Size:

  • 205/55 R16 91V (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 225/40 R18 (W:225 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 225/45 R17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 175/70 R13 (W:175 | H:70 | D:13)

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