Size comparison · drawn to scale
Tesla Model 3 vs Audi A4 B8: size comparison
- Length Model 3 17 mm0.7 in longer
- Width Model 3 23 mm0.9 in wider
- Height Model 3 14 mm0.6 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:21 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 Model 3 is 17 mm0.7 in longer, 23 mm0.9 in wider and 14 mm0.6 in taller than the A4 B8. Its wheelbase is 67 mm3 in longer.
| Dimension | Model 3 | A4 B8 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,720 mm15 ft 6 in15 ft 6 in4,720 mm | 4,703 mm15 ft 5 in15 ft 5 in4,703 mm | +17 mm+0.7 in +0.4% |
| Width | 1,849 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,849 mm | 1,826 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,826 mm | +23 mm+0.9 in +1.3% |
| Height | 1,441 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,441 mm | 1,427 mm4 ft 8 in4 ft 8 in1,427 mm | +14 mm+0.6 in +1.0% |
| Wheelbase | 2,875 mm9 ft 5 in9 ft 5 in2,875 mm | 2,808 mm9 ft 3 in9 ft 3 in2,808 mm | +67 mm+3 in +2.4% |
| Footprint | 8.73 m²93.9 sq ft93.9 sq ft8.73 m² | 8.59 m²92.4 sq ft92.4 sq ft8.59 m² | +0.14 m²+1.5 sq ft +1.6% |
| Boot | Not in our catalog yet | 480 L17.0 cu ft17.0 cu ft480 L | - |
| Kerb weight | 1,765 kg3,891 lb3,891 lb1,765 kg | 1,485–1,715 kg3,274–3,781 lb3,274–3,781 lb1,485–1,715 kg | +280 kg+617 lb +18.9% |
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.
Model 3
- Single garage
- Tight 780 mm2 ft 7 in to spare in length, 576 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 280 mm11 in to spare in length, 326 mm1 ft 1 in each side
A4 B8
- Single garage
- Tight 797 mm2 ft 7 in to spare in length, 587 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 297 mm1 ft 0 in to spare in length, 337 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Tesla Model 3 or the Audi A4 B8?
The Tesla Model 3 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Model 3 is 17 mm longer, 23 mm wider and 14 mm taller than the A4 B8. Its wheelbase is 67 mm longer.
Will the Tesla Model 3 and the Audi A4 B8 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Tesla Model 3 fits, but it is tight to get out (780 mm to spare in length, 576 mm each side). The Audi A4 B8 fits, but it is tight to get out (797 mm to spare in length, 587 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
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.