Quick answer
The 2026 Audi RS 3 is 178.3″ long, 72.8″ wide and 55.5″ tall on a 103.5″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,616 lb. At 14.9 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.1 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Audi RS 3 generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2021 | 176.4″ | 70.9″ | 55.1″ | 103.5″ | — |
| 2025–2026 | 178.3″ | 72.8″ | 55.5″ | 103.5″ | 3,616 lb |
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
RS 3 year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 178.3″ | 72.8″ | 103.5″ | 1 | |
| 2025 | 178.3″ | 72.8″ | 103.5″ | 1 | |
| 2021 | 176.4″ | 70.9″ | 103.5″ | 1 | |
| 2020 | 176.4″ | 70.9″ | 103.5″ | 1 | |
| 2019 | 176.4″ | 70.9″ | 103.5″ | 1 | |
| 2018 | 176.4″ | 70.9″ | 103.5″ | 1 | |
| 2017 | 176.4″ | 70.9″ | 103.5″ | 1 |
ROWS 7·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a RS 3 fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 14.9 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 14.9 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6.1 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
| Measure | This car | Typical of 983 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 72.8″ | 71.3″ | +1.5″ |
| Wheelbase | 103.5″ | 104.7″ | −1.2″ |
| Curb weight | 3,616 lb | 3,373 lb | +243 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
RS 3 against its rivals
Next to the Toyota GR Corolla, the RS 3 is the longest and the heaviest of the two.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi RS 3 (this car) | 2026 | 178.3″ | 72.8″ | 3,616 lb |
| Toyota GR Corolla | 2026 | 173.2″ | 72.8″ | 3,263 lb |
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2026 RS 3 bigger than the 2025?
No. The 2026 and 2025 RS 3 are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the RS 3 or the Toyota GR Corolla?
The 2026 Toyota GR Corolla is 5.1″ shorter and 353 lb lighter than the 2026 RS 3.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 7 RS 3 model years, 2017 to 2026. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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