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2005 Audi A4 vs. 1997 Audi A3

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      Here’s how the 2005 Audi A4 and the 1997 Audi A3 compare in size:

      In terms of length, the 2005 Audi A4 measures 4601 mm (181.14 in), making it 449 mm (17.68 in) (9.8 %) longer than the 1997 Audi A3 at 4152 mm (163.46 in). Looking at width, the 2005 Audi A4 spans 1772 mm (69.76 in), which is 37 mm (1.46 in) (2.1 %) broader than the 1997 Audi A3 at 1735 mm (68.31 in). Both models rise to the same height of 1427 mm (56.18 in).

      Overall, the 2005 Audi A4 is longer and wider than the 1997 Audi A3, and both share the same height.

      Length
      4601 mm181.1 in
      4152 mm163.5 in
      Width
      1772 mm69.8 in
      1735 mm68.3 in
      Height
      1427 mm56.2 in
      1427 mm56.2 in

      2005 Audi A4 Side View Left
      4601 mm181.1 in 🟒 +449 mm+17.7 in (+10.8%)
      1997 Audi A3 Preview
      4152 mm163.5 in πŸ”΄ -449 mm-17.7 in (-9.8%)
      2005 Audi A4 Front View
      1772 mm69.8 in 🟒 +37 mm+1.5 in (+2.1%)
      1997 Audi A3 Preview
      1735 mm68.3 in πŸ”΄ -37 mm-1.5 in (-2.1%)
      2005 Audi A4 Rear View
      1427 mm56.2 in
      1997 Audi A3 Preview
      1427 mm56.2 in
      2005 Audi A4
      1997 Audi A3

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

      General Info

      Body Style:

      Sedan
      Hatchback

      Model Year:

      2005
      1997

      Production:

      2004-2008 Discontinued Model
      1996-2000 Discontinued Model

      Dimensions

      Length:

      4548-4601 mm179.1-181.1 in
      🟒 +396 mm+15.6 in (+9.5%) - 🟒 +449 mm+17.7 in (+10.8%)
      4152 mm163.5 in
      πŸ”΄ -449 mm-17.7 in (-9.8%) - πŸ”΄ -396 mm-15.6 in (-8.7%)

      Width:

      1772 mm69.8 in
      🟒 +37 mm+1.5 in (+2.1%)
      1735 mm68.3 in
      πŸ”΄ -37 mm-1.5 in (-2.1%)

      Width (Folded Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Width (Opened Mirrors):

      1937 mm76.3 in
      🟒 +90 mm+3.5 in (+4.9%)
      1847 mm72.7 in
      πŸ”΄ -90 mm-3.5 in (-4.6%)

      Height:

      1397-1427 mm55.0-56.2 in
      πŸ”΄ -30 mm-1.2 in (-2.1%) - 🟒 +4 mm+0.2 in (+0.3%)
      1427 mm56.2 in
      πŸ”΄ -4 mm-0.2 in (-0.3%) - 🟒 +30 mm+1.2 in (+2.1%)

      Ground Clearance:

      -
      130 mm5.1 in

      Trunk Capacity:

      460 liter16.2 cu ft
      🟒 +110 liter+3.9 cu ft (+31.4%) - 🟒 +190 liter+6.7 cu ft (+70.4%)
      270-350 liter9.5-12.4 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -190 liter-6.7 cu ft (-41.3%) - πŸ”΄ -110 liter-3.9 cu ft (-23.9%)

      Trunk Capacity (Max):

      720-833 liter25.4-29.4 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -390 liter-13.8 cu ft (-35.1%) - πŸ”΄ -187 liter-6.6 cu ft (-18.3%)
      1020-1110 liter36.0-39.2 cu ft
      🟒 +187 liter+6.6 cu ft (+22.4%) - 🟒 +390 liter+13.8 cu ft (+54.2%)

      Weight Specifications

      Curb Weight:

      1300-1655 kg2866-3649 lbs
      🟒 +70 kg+154 lbs (+5.7%) - 🟒 +640 kg+1411 lbs (+63.1%)
      1015-1230 kg2238-2712 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -640 kg-1411 lbs (-38.7%) - πŸ”΄ -70 kg-154 lbs (-5.4%)

      Maximal permitted Weight:

      1850-2205 kg4079-4861 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -15 kg-33 lbs (-0.8%) - 🟒 +605 kg+1334 lbs (+37.8%)
      1600-1865 kg3527-4112 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -605 kg-1334 lbs (-27.4%) - 🟒 +15 kg+33 lbs (+0.8%)

      Roof Load:

      75 kg165 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -25 kg-55 lbs (-25.0%)
      75-100 kg165-220 lbs
      🟒 +25 kg+55 lbs (+33.3%)

      Tire Specifications

      Rims Size:

      16-inch rims:
      • 7J x 16
      18-inch rims:
      • 8J x 18
      15-inch rims:
      • 6J x 15

      Tire Size:

      • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
      • 205/65 R16 (W:205 | H:65 | D:16)
      • 215/55 R16 (W:215 | H:55 | D:16)
      • 235/40 R18 (W:235 | H:40 | D:18)
      • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)

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