2021 Audi A3 Sportback vs. 1980 Audi Quattro
Dimensions Comparison

Compare the size of two cars side by side and see their differences at a glance. Simply enter the vehicle names, and our tool creates a clear visual comparison of their length, width, and height. This makes it easy to find out which car is longer, wider, or taller, and helps you better understand their overall proportions. Whether you are checking if a car will fit in your garage, comparing everyday models, or exploring larger SUVs, this tool provides a straightforward way to see all key dimensions in one place.

Car #1 Preview Image
2021 Audi A3 Sportback (8Y)Change Car
Car #2 Preview Image
1980 Audi Quattro (Typ 85)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2021 Audi A3 Sportback and the 1980 Audi Quattro compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1980 Audi Quattro comes in at 4404 mm (173.39 in), giving it a 61 mm (2.40 in) (1.4 %) advantage over the 2021 Audi A3 Sportback at 4343 mm (170.98 in). Looking at width, the 2021 Audi A3 Sportback spans 1816 mm (71.50 in), which is 36 mm (1.42 in) (2.0 %) broader than the 1980 Audi Quattro at 1780 mm (70.08 in). As for height, the 2021 Audi A3 Sportback stands at 1458 mm (57.40 in), giving it an extra 113 mm (4.45 in) (7.8 %) compared to the 1980 Audi Quattro at 1345 mm (52.95 in).

Overall, the 2021 Audi A3 Sportback is wider and taller than the 1980 Audi Quattro, while the 1980 Audi Quattro is longer than the 2021 Audi A3 Sportback.

Length
4343 mm171.0 in
4404 mm173.4 in
Width
1816 mm71.5 in
1780 mm70.1 in
Height
1458 mm57.4 in
1345 mm53.0 in

2021 Audi A3 Sportback Preview
4343 mm171.0 in πŸ”΄ -61 mm-2.4 in (-1.4%)
1980 Audi Quattro Side View Left
4404 mm173.4 in 🟒 +61 mm+2.4 in (+1.4%)
2021 Audi A3 Sportback Preview
1816 mm71.5 in 🟒 +36 mm+1.4 in (+2.0%)
1980 Audi Quattro Preview
1780 mm70.1 in πŸ”΄ -36 mm-1.4 in (-2.0%)
2021 Audi A3 Sportback Preview
1458 mm57.4 in 🟒 +113 mm+4.4 in (+8.4%)
1980 Audi Quattro Preview
1345 mm53.0 in πŸ”΄ -113 mm-4.4 in (-7.8%)
2021 Audi A3 Sportback
1980 Audi Quattro

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Coupe

Model Year:

2021
1980

Production:

2020-2024 Discontinued Model
1980-1991 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4343 mm171.0 in
πŸ”΄ -61 mm-2.4 in (-1.4%) - 🟒 +183 mm+7.2 in (+4.4%)
4160-4404 mm163.8-173.4 in
πŸ”΄ -183 mm-7.2 in (-4.2%) - 🟒 +61 mm+2.4 in (+1.4%)

Width:

1816 mm71.5 in
🟒 +36 mm+1.4 in (+2.0%) - 🟒 +93 mm+3.7 in (+5.4%)
1723-1780 mm67.8-70.1 in
πŸ”΄ -93 mm-3.7 in (-5.1%) - πŸ”΄ -36 mm-1.4 in (-2.0%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

1984 mm78.1 in
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Height:

1449-1458 mm57.0-57.4 in
🟒 +104 mm+4.1 in (+7.7%) - 🟒 +138 mm+5.4 in (+10.5%)
1320-1345 mm52.0-53.0 in
πŸ”΄ -138 mm-5.4 in (-9.5%) - πŸ”΄ -104 mm-4.1 in (-7.2%)

Ground Clearance:

-
100-115 mm3.9-4.5 in

Trunk Capacity:

280-380 liter9.9-13.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -50 liter-1.8 cu ft (-15.2%) - 🟒 +73 liter+2.6 cu ft (+23.8%)
307-330 liter10.8-11.7 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -73 liter-2.6 cu ft (-19.2%) - 🟒 +50 liter+1.8 cu ft (+17.9%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1100-1200 liter38.8-42.4 cu ft
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Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1220-1585 kg2690-3494 lbs
πŸ”΄ -160 kg-353 lbs (-11.6%) - 🟒 +312 kg+688 lbs (+24.5%)
1273-1380 kg2806-3042 lbs
πŸ”΄ -312 kg-688 lbs (-19.7%) - 🟒 +160 kg+353 lbs (+13.1%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1770-2075 kg3902-4575 lbs
πŸ”΄ -70 kg-154 lbs (-3.8%) - 🟒 +315 kg+694 lbs (+17.9%)
1760-1840 kg3880-4057 lbs
πŸ”΄ -315 kg-694 lbs (-15.2%) - 🟒 +70 kg+154 lbs (+4.0%)

Roof Load:

75 kg165 lbs
75 kg165 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

16-inch rims:
  • 7 J x 16
  • 7 J x 167 J x 16
  • 7.0J x 16
  • 7J x 16
  • 7.5J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 8 J x 17
  • 8J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 8 J x 18
  • 8J x 18
19-inch rims:
  • 8 J x 19
15-inch rims:
  • 15
  • 8J x 15

Tire Size:

  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/55 R16 91 V (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 225/40 R18 (W:225 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 225/45 R17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 235/35 R19 (W:235 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 205/60 R15 (W:205 | H:60 | D:15)
  • 215/50 R15 (W:215 | H:50 | D:15)
  • 235/45 R15 (W:235 | H:45 | D:15)

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