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2017 Volkswagen Golf VII vs. 2021 Audi A3 Sportback

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

      In terms of length, the 2021 Audi A3 Sportback comes in at 4343 mm (170.98 in), giving it a 67 mm (2.64 in) (1.5 %) advantage over the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII at 4276 mm (168.35 in). Looking at width, the 2021 Audi A3 Sportback stretches to 1816 mm (71.50 in), making it 17 mm (0.67 in) (0.9 %) wider than the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII at 1799 mm (70.83 in). As for height, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII stands at 1492 mm (58.74 in), giving it an extra 34 mm (1.34 in) (2.3 %) compared to the 2021 Audi A3 Sportback at 1458 mm (57.40 in).

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

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

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

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

      General Info

      Body Style:

      Hatchback
      Hatchback

      Model Year:

      2017
      2021

      Production:

      2017-2021 Discontinued Model
      2020-2024 Discontinued Model

      Dimensions

      Length:

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

      Width:

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

      Width (Folded Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Width (Opened Mirrors):

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

      Height:

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

      Ground Clearance:

      122-143 mm4.8-5.6 in
      -

      Trunk Capacity:

      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%)
      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%)

      Trunk Capacity (Max):

      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%)
      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%)

      Weight Specifications

      Curb Weight:

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

      Maximal permitted Weight:

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

      Roof Load:

      75 kg165 lbs
      75 kg165 lbs

      Tire Specifications

      Rims Size:

      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
      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

      Tire Size:

      • (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)
      • 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)

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