Size comparison · drawn to scale
Audi A3 8Y vs Citroen C4 II: size comparison
- Length A3 8Y 14 mm0.6 in longer
- Width A3 8Y 27 mm1 in wider
- Height C4 II 42 mm2 in taller
- Boot C4 II 28 L1.0 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:20 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The A3 8Y is 14 mm0.6 in longer, 27 mm1 in wider and 42 mm2 in lower than the C4 II. Its wheelbase is 28 mm1 in longer.
| Dimension | A3 8Y | C4 II | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,343 mm14 ft 3 in14 ft 3 in4,343 mm | 4,329 mm14 ft 2 in14 ft 2 in4,329 mm | +14 mm+0.6 in +0.3% |
| Width | 1,816 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,816 mm | 1,789 mm5 ft 10 in5 ft 10 in1,789 mm | +27 mm+1 in +1.5% |
| Height | 1,449 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,449 mm | 1,491 mm4 ft 11 in4 ft 11 in1,491 mm | −42 mm−2 in −2.8% |
| Wheelbase | 2,636 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,636 mm | 2,608 mm8 ft 7 in8 ft 7 in2,608 mm | +28 mm+1 in +1.1% |
| Footprint | 7.89 m²84.9 sq ft84.9 sq ft7.89 m² | 7.74 m²83.4 sq ft83.4 sq ft7.74 m² | +0.14 m²+1.5 sq ft +1.8% |
| Boot | 380 L13.4 cu ft13.4 cu ft380 L | 408 L14.4 cu ft14.4 cu ft408 L | −28 L−1.0 cu ft −6.9% |
| Kerb weight | 1,355–1,470 kg2,987–3,241 lb2,987–3,241 lb1,355–1,470 kg | 1,275 kg2,811 lb2,811 lb1,275 kg | +80 kg+176 lb +6.3% |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
A3 8Y
- Single garage
- Tight 1,157 mm3 ft 10 in to spare in length, 592 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 657 mm2 ft 2 in to spare in length, 342 mm1 ft 1 in each side
C4 II
- Single garage
- Fits 1,171 mm3 ft 10 in to spare in length, 606 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 671 mm2 ft 2 in to spare in length, 356 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Audi A3 8Y or the Citroen C4 II?
The Audi A3 8Y is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The A3 8Y is 14 mm longer, 27 mm wider and 42 mm lower than the C4 II. Its wheelbase is 28 mm longer.
Will the Audi A3 8Y and the Citroen C4 II fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Audi A3 8Y fits, but it is tight to get out (1,157 mm to spare in length, 592 mm each side). The Citroen C4 II fits with room to open the doors (1,171 mm to spare in length, 606 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Citroen C4 II: 408 L against 380 L in the Audi A3 8Y (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.

