2016 DS 3 vs. 2012 Audi Q3 I
Dimensions Comparison

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2016 DS 3Change Car
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2012 Audi Q3 I (8U)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2016 DS 3 and the 2012 Audi Q3 I compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2012 Audi Q3 I comes in at 4385 mm (172.64 in), giving it a 431 mm (16.97 in) (9.8 %) advantage over the 2016 DS 3 at 3954 mm (155.67 in). Looking at width, the 2012 Audi Q3 I stretches to 1831 mm (72.09 in), making it 116 mm (4.57 in) (6.3 %) wider than the 2016 DS 3 at 1715 mm (67.52 in). As for height, the 2012 Audi Q3 I reaches 1608 mm (63.31 in), which is 150 mm (5.91 in) (9.3 %) taller than the 2016 DS 3 at 1458 mm (57.40 in).

Overall, the 2012 Audi Q3 I is longer, wider and taller than the 2016 DS 3.

Length
3954 mm155.7 in
4385 mm172.6 in
Width
1715 mm67.5 in
1831 mm72.1 in
Height
1458 mm57.4 in
1608 mm63.3 in

2016 DS 3 Preview
3954 mm155.7 in πŸ”΄ -431 mm-17.0 in (-9.8%)
2012 Audi Q3 I Side View Right
4385 mm172.6 in 🟒 +431 mm+17.0 in (+10.9%)
2016 DS 3 Front View
1715 mm67.5 in πŸ”΄ -116 mm-4.6 in (-6.3%)
2012 Audi Q3 I Front View
1831 mm72.1 in 🟒 +116 mm+4.6 in (+6.8%)
2016 DS 3 Rear View
1458 mm57.4 in πŸ”΄ -150 mm-5.9 in (-9.3%)
2012 Audi Q3 I Rear View
1608 mm63.3 in 🟒 +150 mm+5.9 in (+10.3%)
2016 DS 3
2012 Audi Q3 I

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
SUV

Model Year:

2016
2012

Production:

2016-2018 Discontinued Model
n/a

Dimensions

Length:

3954 mm155.7 in
πŸ”΄ -431 mm-17.0 in (-9.8%)
4385 mm172.6 in
🟒 +431 mm+17.0 in (+10.9%)

Width:

1715 mm67.5 in
πŸ”΄ -116 mm-4.6 in (-6.3%)
1831 mm72.1 in
🟒 +116 mm+4.6 in (+6.8%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2004 mm78.9 in
-

Height:

1458 mm57.4 in
πŸ”΄ -150 mm-5.9 in (-9.3%)
1608 mm63.3 in
🟒 +150 mm+5.9 in (+10.3%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

285 liter10.1 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -175 liter-6.2 cu ft (-38.0%)
460 liter16.2 cu ft
🟒 +175 liter+6.2 cu ft (+61.4%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

980 liter34.6 cu ft
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1085-1150 kg2392-2535 lbs
πŸ”΄ -575 kg-1268 lbs (-34.6%) - πŸ”΄ -310 kg-683 lbs (-21.2%)
1460-1660 kg3219-3660 lbs
🟒 +310 kg+683 lbs (+27.0%) - 🟒 +575 kg+1268 lbs (+53.0%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1511-1653 kg3331-3644 lbs
πŸ”΄ -674 kg-1486 lbs (-30.8%) - πŸ”΄ -332 kg-732 lbs (-16.7%)
1985-2185 kg4376-4817 lbs
🟒 +332 kg+732 lbs (+20.1%) - 🟒 +674 kg+1486 lbs (+44.6%)

Roof Load:

70 kg154 lbs
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Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

  • 16 inches
  • 17 inches
16-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 7J x 17

Tire Size:

  • 195/55 R16 (W:195 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/45 R17 (W:205 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 215/65 R16 (W:215 | H:65 | D:16)
  • 235/55 R17 (W:235 | H:55 | D:17)

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