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2021 Audi A3 Sportback vs. 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII

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      Here’s how the 2021 Audi A3 Sportback and the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII compare in size:

      In terms of length, the 2021 Audi A3 Sportback measures 4343 mm (170.98 in), making it 67 mm (2.64 in) (1.5 %) longer than the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII at 4276 mm (168.35 in). Looking at width, the 2021 Audi A3 Sportback spans 1816 mm (71.50 in), which is 17 mm (0.67 in) (0.9 %) broader than the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII at 1799 mm (70.83 in). As for height, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII reaches 1492 mm (58.74 in), which is 34 mm (1.34 in) (2.3 %) taller than the 2021 Audi A3 Sportback at 1458 mm (57.40 in).

      Overall, the 2021 Audi A3 Sportback is longer and wider than the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII, while the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII is taller than the 2021 Audi A3 Sportback.

      Length
      4343 mm171.0 in
      4276 mm168.3 in
      Width
      1816 mm71.5 in
      1799 mm70.8 in
      Height
      1458 mm57.4 in
      1492 mm58.7 in

      2021 Audi A3 Sportback Preview
      4343 mm171.0 in 🟒 +67 mm+2.6 in (+1.6%)
      2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Side View Left
      4276 mm168.3 in πŸ”΄ -67 mm-2.6 in (-1.5%)
      2021 Audi A3 Sportback Preview
      1816 mm71.5 in 🟒 +17 mm+0.7 in (+0.9%)
      2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Front View
      1799 mm70.8 in πŸ”΄ -17 mm-0.7 in (-0.9%)
      2021 Audi A3 Sportback Preview
      1458 mm57.4 in πŸ”΄ -34 mm-1.3 in (-2.3%)
      2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Rear View
      1492 mm58.7 in 🟒 +34 mm+1.3 in (+2.3%)
      2021 Audi A3 Sportback
      2017 Volkswagen Golf VII

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

      General Info

      Body Style:

      Hatchback
      Hatchback

      Model Year:

      2021
      2017

      Production:

      2020-2024 Discontinued Model
      2017-2021 Discontinued Model

      Dimensions

      Length:

      4343 mm171.0 in
      🟒 +67 mm+2.6 in (+1.6%) - 🟒 +85 mm+3.3 in (+2.0%)
      4258-4276 mm167.6-168.3 in
      πŸ”΄ -85 mm-3.3 in (-2.0%) - πŸ”΄ -67 mm-2.6 in (-1.5%)

      Width:

      1816 mm71.5 in
      🟒 +17 mm+0.7 in (+0.9%) - 🟒 +26 mm+1.0 in (+1.5%)
      1790-1799 mm70.5-70.8 in
      πŸ”΄ -26 mm-1.0 in (-1.4%) - πŸ”΄ -17 mm-0.7 in (-0.9%)

      Width (Folded Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Width (Opened Mirrors):

      1984 mm78.1 in
      πŸ”΄ -43 mm-1.7 in (-2.1%)
      2027 mm79.8 in
      🟒 +43 mm+1.7 in (+2.2%)

      Height:

      1449-1458 mm57.0-57.4 in
      πŸ”΄ -43 mm-1.7 in (-2.9%) - 🟒 +22 mm+0.9 in (+1.5%)
      1436-1492 mm56.5-58.7 in
      πŸ”΄ -22 mm-0.9 in (-1.5%) - 🟒 +43 mm+1.7 in (+3.0%)

      Ground Clearance:

      -
      122-143 mm4.8-5.6 in

      Trunk Capacity:

      280-380 liter9.9-13.4 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -213 liter-7.5 cu ft (-43.2%) - 🟒 +108 liter+3.8 cu ft (+39.7%)
      272-493 liter9.6-17.4 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -108 liter-3.8 cu ft (-28.4%) - 🟒 +213 liter+7.5 cu ft (+76.1%)

      Trunk Capacity (Max):

      1100-1200 liter38.8-42.4 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -421 liter-14.9 cu ft (-27.7%) - 🟒 +38 liter+1.3 cu ft (+3.3%)
      1162-1521 liter41.0-53.7 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -38 liter-1.3 cu ft (-3.2%) - 🟒 +421 liter+14.9 cu ft (+38.3%)

      Weight Specifications

      Curb Weight:

      1220-1585 kg2690-3494 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -320 kg-705 lbs (-20.8%) - 🟒 +454 kg+1001 lbs (+40.1%)
      1131-1540 kg2493-3395 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -454 kg-1001 lbs (-28.6%) - 🟒 +320 kg+705 lbs (+26.2%)

      Maximal permitted Weight:

      1770-2075 kg3902-4575 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -270 kg-595 lbs (-13.2%) - 🟒 +355 kg+783 lbs (+20.6%)
      1720-2040 kg3792-4497 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -355 kg-783 lbs (-17.1%) - 🟒 +270 kg+595 lbs (+15.3%)

      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
      16-inch rims:
      • 6.5J x 16
      • 6.5 J x 16
      • 6J x 16
      17-inch rims:
      • 7J x 17
      • 7.5J x 17
      • 7 J x 17
      • 6 J x 17
      • 6J x 17
      18-inch rims:
      • 7.5J x 18
      19-inch rims:
      • 7.5J x 19
      • 8J x 19
      • 19
      15-inch rims:
      • 6 J x 15
      • 6J 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)
      • (W:0 | H:0 | D:0)
      • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
      • 205/50 R17 (W:205 | H:50 | D:17)
      • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
      • 225/35 R19 (W:225 | H:35 | D:19)
      • 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)

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