2021 Audi A3 Sedan vs. 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I
Dimensions Comparison

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2021 Audi A3 Sedan (8Y)Change Car
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1979 Volkswagen Jetta IChange Car
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Here’s how the 2021 Audi A3 Sedan and the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2021 Audi A3 Sedan measures 4495 mm (176.97 in), making it 305 mm (12.01 in) (6.8 %) longer than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 4190 mm (164.96 in). Looking at width, the 2021 Audi A3 Sedan spans 1816 mm (71.50 in), which is 186 mm (7.32 in) (10.2 %) broader than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 1630 mm (64.17 in). As for height, the 2021 Audi A3 Sedan stands at 1425 mm (56.10 in), giving it an extra 15 mm (0.59 in) (1.1 %) compared to the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 1410 mm (55.51 in).

Overall, the 2021 Audi A3 Sedan is longer, wider and taller than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I.

Length
4495 mm177.0 in
4190 mm165.0 in
Width
1816 mm71.5 in
1630 mm64.2 in
Height
1425 mm56.1 in
1410 mm55.5 in

2021 Audi A3 Sedan Side View Left
4495 mm177.0 in 🟒 +305 mm+12.0 in (+7.3%)
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I Preview
4190 mm165.0 in πŸ”΄ -305 mm-12.0 in (-6.8%)
2021 Audi A3 Sedan Front View
1816 mm71.5 in 🟒 +186 mm+7.3 in (+11.4%)
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I Preview
1630 mm64.2 in πŸ”΄ -186 mm-7.3 in (-10.2%)
2021 Audi A3 Sedan Rear View
1425 mm56.1 in 🟒 +15 mm+0.6 in (+1.1%)
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I Preview
1410 mm55.5 in πŸ”΄ -15 mm-0.6 in (-1.1%)
2021 Audi A3 Sedan
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Sedan

Model Year:

2021
1979

Production:

2020-2024 Discontinued Model
1979-1983 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4495 mm177.0 in
🟒 +305 mm+12.0 in (+7.3%) - 🟒 +307 mm+12.1 in (+7.3%)
4190 mm165.0 in
πŸ”΄ -307 mm-12.1 in (-6.8%) - πŸ”΄ -305 mm-12.0 in (-6.8%)

Width:

1816 mm71.5 in
🟒 +186 mm+7.3 in (+11.4%) - 🟒 +206 mm+8.1 in (+12.8%)
1610-1630 mm63.4-64.2 in
πŸ”΄ -206 mm-8.1 in (-11.3%) - πŸ”΄ -186 mm-7.3 in (-10.2%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

1984 mm78.1 in
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Height:

1425 mm56.1 in
🟒 +15 mm+0.6 in (+1.1%) - 🟒 +30 mm+1.2 in (+2.2%)
1395-1410 mm54.9-55.5 in
πŸ”΄ -30 mm-1.2 in (-2.1%) - πŸ”΄ -15 mm-0.6 in (-1.1%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

390-425 liter13.8-15.0 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -239 liter-8.4 cu ft (-38.0%) - πŸ”΄ -204 liter-7.2 cu ft (-32.4%)
629 liter22.2 cu ft
🟒 +204 liter+7.2 cu ft (+48.0%) - 🟒 +239 liter+8.4 cu ft (+61.3%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1225-1465 kg2701-3230 lbs
🟒 +331 kg+730 lbs (+37.0%) - 🟒 +655 kg+1444 lbs (+80.9%)
810-894 kg1786-1971 lbs
πŸ”΄ -655 kg-1444 lbs (-44.7%) - πŸ”΄ -331 kg-730 lbs (-27.0%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1775-2005 kg3913-4420 lbs
🟒 +495 kg+1091 lbs (+38.7%) - 🟒 +765 kg+1687 lbs (+61.7%)
1240-1280 kg2734-2822 lbs
πŸ”΄ -765 kg-1687 lbs (-38.2%) - πŸ”΄ -495 kg-1091 lbs (-27.9%)

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-inch rims:
  • 5J x 13
  • 5.5J x 13

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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