Audi A3 vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 vs 2018 catalog dimensions. Audi A3 · Ford Focus
- Length176.9 in
- Height56.2 in
- Wheelbase103.5 in
- Curb weight3,329 lb – 3,494 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Ford Focus width71.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus is 1.8 in shorter (176.9 in vs 175.1 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 0.3 in narrower (71.5 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 1.5 in taller (56.2 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 417 lb heavier (3,412 lb vs 2,995 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 417 lb heavier (3,412 lb vs 2,995 lb)
- Height: Ford Focus is 1.5 in taller (56.2 in vs 57.7 in)
- Length: Ford Focus is 1.8 in shorter (176.9 in vs 175.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 104.3 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 0.3 in narrower (71.5 in vs 71.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Audi A3 · garage fit for Ford Focus
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A3 — Audi A3 is narrower by 0.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A3 | Ford Focus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.9 in | 175.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 71.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 56.2 in | 57.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 104.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 4.7 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,412 lb | 2,995 lb | 417 lb |
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