1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class vs. 2019 Audi A1 Sportback
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
1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class (W168)Change Car
Car #2 Preview Image
2019 Audi A1 Sportback (GB)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class and the 2019 Audi A1 Sportback compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2019 Audi A1 Sportback comes in at 4029 mm (158.62 in), giving it a 454 mm (17.87 in) (11.3 %) advantage over the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class at 3575 mm (140.75 in). Looking at width, the 2019 Audi A1 Sportback stretches to 1740 mm (68.50 in), making it 21 mm (0.83 in) (1.2 %) wider than the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class at 1719 mm (67.68 in). As for height, the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class stands at 1590 mm (62.60 in), giving it an extra 157 mm (6.18 in) (9.9 %) compared to the 2019 Audi A1 Sportback at 1433 mm (56.42 in).

Overall, the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class is taller than the 2019 Audi A1 Sportback, while the 2019 Audi A1 Sportback is longer and wider than the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class.

Length
3575 mm140.7 in
4029 mm158.6 in
Width
1719 mm67.7 in
1740 mm68.5 in
Height
1590 mm62.6 in
1433 mm56.4 in

1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class Preview
3575 mm140.7 in πŸ”΄ -454 mm-17.9 in (-11.3%)
2019 Audi A1 Sportback Preview
4029 mm158.6 in 🟒 +454 mm+17.9 in (+12.7%)
1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class Preview
1719 mm67.7 in πŸ”΄ -21 mm-0.8 in (-1.2%)
2019 Audi A1 Sportback Front View
1740 mm68.5 in 🟒 +21 mm+0.8 in (+1.2%)
1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class Preview
1590 mm62.6 in 🟒 +157 mm+6.2 in (+11.0%)
2019 Audi A1 Sportback Rear View
1433 mm56.4 in πŸ”΄ -157 mm-6.2 in (-9.9%)
1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class
2019 Audi A1 Sportback

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Hatchback

Model Year:

1997
2019

Production:

1997-2001 Discontinued Model
2018-present Current Model

Dimensions

Length:

3575 mm140.7 in
πŸ”΄ -454 mm-17.9 in (-11.3%)
4029 mm158.6 in
🟒 +454 mm+17.9 in (+12.7%)

Width:

1719 mm67.7 in
πŸ”΄ -21 mm-0.8 in (-1.2%)
1740 mm68.5 in
🟒 +21 mm+0.8 in (+1.2%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
1940 mm76.4 in

Height:

1590 mm62.6 in
🟒 +157 mm+6.2 in (+11.0%) - 🟒 +181 mm+7.1 in (+12.8%)
1409-1433 mm55.5-56.4 in
πŸ”΄ -181 mm-7.1 in (-11.4%) - πŸ”΄ -157 mm-6.2 in (-9.9%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

350-390 liter12.4-13.8 cu ft
🟒 +15 liter+0.5 cu ft (+4.5%) - 🟒 +55 liter+1.9 cu ft (+16.4%)
335 liter11.8 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -55 liter-1.9 cu ft (-14.1%) - πŸ”΄ -15 liter-0.5 cu ft (-4.3%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1700 liter60.0 cu ft
🟒 +610 liter+21.5 cu ft (+56.0%)
1090 liter38.5 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -610 liter-21.5 cu ft (-35.9%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1020-1185 kg2249-2612 lbs
πŸ”΄ -310 kg-683 lbs (-23.3%) - 🟒 +95 kg+209 lbs (+8.7%)
1090-1330 kg2403-2932 lbs
πŸ”΄ -95 kg-209 lbs (-8.0%) - 🟒 +310 kg+683 lbs (+30.4%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1480-1560 kg3263-3439 lbs
πŸ”΄ -295 kg-650 lbs (-16.6%) - πŸ”΄ -70 kg-154 lbs (-4.3%)
1630-1775 kg3594-3913 lbs
🟒 +70 kg+154 lbs (+4.5%) - 🟒 +295 kg+650 lbs (+19.9%)

Roof Load:

-
75 kg165 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

15-inch rims:
  • 5.5J x 15
  • 5J X 15
16-inch rims:
  • 6.5 J x 16
  • 6.5J x 16
  • 16
15-inch rims:
  • 5.5J x 15
  • 15
17-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 17
  • 17
18-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 18
  • 18

Tire Size:

  • 155/70 R15 (W:155 | H:70 | D:15)
  • 155/70R15 (W:155 | H:70 | D:15)
  • 175/65 R15 (W:175 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/50 R15 (W:195 | H:50 | D:15)
  • 195/50R15 (W:195 | H:50 | D:15)
  • 185/65 R15 (W:185 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/55 R16 (W:195 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 195/65 R16 (W:195 | H:65 | D:16)
  • 215/40 R18 (W:215 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 215/45 R17 (W:215 | H:45 | D:17)

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