Compare Dimensions Side by Side 2021 Audi A3 Sportback vs. 1996 Volvo S40
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.
Here’s how the 2021 Audi A3 Sportback and the 1996 Volvo S40 compare in size:
In terms of length, the 1996 Volvo S40 comes in at 4516 mm (177.80 in), giving it a 173 mm (6.81 in) (3.8 %) 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 96 mm (3.78 in) (5.3 %) broader than the 1996 Volvo S40 at 1720 mm (67.72 in). As for height, the 2021 Audi A3 Sportback stands at 1458 mm (57.40 in), giving it an extra 36 mm (1.42 in) (2.5 %) compared to the 1996 Volvo S40 at 1422 mm (55.98 in).
Overall, the 2021 Audi A3 Sportback is wider and taller than the 1996 Volvo S40, while the 1996 Volvo S40 is longer than the 2021 Audi A3 Sportback.
Length
4343 mm171.0 in
4516 mm177.8 in
Width
1816 mm71.5 in
1720 mm67.7 in
Height
1458 mm57.4 in
1422 mm56.0 in
4343 mm171.0 in🔴 -173 mm-6.8 in (-3.8%)
4516 mm177.8 in🟢 +173 mm+6.8 in (+4.0%)
1816 mm71.5 in🟢 +96 mm+3.8 in (+5.6%)
1720 mm67.7 in🔴 -96 mm-3.8 in (-5.3%)
1458 mm57.4 in🟢 +36 mm+1.4 in (+2.5%)
1422 mm56.0 in🔴 -36 mm-1.4 in (-2.5%)
2021 Audi A3 Sportback
1996 Volvo S40
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Hatchback
Sedan
Model Year:
2021
1996
Production:
2020-2024 Discontinued Model
1995-2004 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4343 mm171.0 in 🔴 -173 mm-6.8 in (-3.8%) - 🔴 -137 mm-5.4 in (-3.1%)
4480-4516 mm176.4-177.8 in 🟢 +137 mm+5.4 in (+3.2%) - 🟢 +173 mm+6.8 in (+4.0%)
Width:
1816 mm71.5 in 🟢 +96 mm+3.8 in (+5.6%) - 🟢 +100 mm+3.9 in (+5.8%)
1720 mm67.7 in 🔴 -100 mm-3.9 in (-5.5%) - 🔴 -96 mm-3.8 in (-5.3%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
1984 mm78.1 in
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Height:
1449-1458 mm57.0-57.4 in 🟢 +27 mm+1.1 in (+1.9%) - 🟢 +48 mm+1.9 in (+3.4%)
1410-1422 mm55.5-56.0 in 🔴 -48 mm-1.9 in (-3.3%) - 🔴 -27 mm-1.1 in (-1.9%)
Ground Clearance:
-
-
Trunk Capacity:
280-380 liter9.9-13.4 cu ft 🔴 -191 liter-6.7 cu ft (-40.6%) - 🔴 -35 liter-1.2 cu ft (-8.4%)
415-471 liter14.7-16.6 cu ft 🟢 +35 liter+1.2 cu ft (+9.2%) - 🟢 +191 liter+6.7 cu ft (+68.2%)
Trunk Capacity (Max):
1100-1200 liter38.8-42.4 cu ft 🟢 +247 liter+8.7 cu ft (+29.0%) - 🟢 +347 liter+12.3 cu ft (+40.7%)
853 liter30.1 cu ft 🔴 -347 liter-12.3 cu ft (-28.9%) - 🔴 -247 liter-8.7 cu ft (-22.5%)
