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Old vs new dimensions

Audi A3 8V vs 8Y Dimensions

Compare Audi A3 8V and newer Sportback dimensions, including mirror width and overall length.

Quick comparison: The newer reference is 111 mm longer, 39 mm wider at the body, 18 mm wider across the mirrors.

Audi A3 Hatchback

8V / 2012–2017
Length4,241 mm
Body width1,777 mm
Mirrors1,966 mm
Height1,424 mm

Source: Automobile Dimension

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Audi A3 Sportback

2020+
Length4,352 mm
Body width1,816 mm
Mirrors1,984 mm
Height1,441 mm

Source: Audi UK

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What changed?

Length+111 mm
Body width+39 mm
Mirror width+18 mm
Height+17 mm

A difference that looks small on a specification sheet can matter in a narrow garage. Mirror width is particularly important at the entrance, while body width affects the room left for opening doors once parked.

Which measurement matters most for a garage?

Start with the clear garage-door width at mirror height. Then check the lowest entrance height, usable internal width after shelving or pillars and usable depth with the door closed. A newer vehicle can remain similar in overall length while becoming noticeably wider.

Your garage · generation check

Old car vs new car — against your garage

Use your saved garage or enter four measurements to see how the generations change the actual entrance and parked clearances.

Straight-line dimensional planning only. Verify the exact derivative and actual manoeuvring route.

Use your own garage dimensions

The figures above compare the two vehicle references, not your property. Open either version in the calculator and enter the narrowest measurements from your actual garage.

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Data note

Generations can include several body styles, trims and specification changes. Reference dimensions are useful for comparison but should be confirmed for the exact vehicle before relying on a tight clearance.