Audi A3 vs Ford Focus RS Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2018 catalog dimensions. Audi A3 · Ford Focus RS
- Length175.4 in
- Height55.5 in – 55.7 in
- Wheelbase102.2 in – 103.8 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in – 6.3 in
- Curb weight2,833 lb – 3,605 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Ford Focus RS width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus RS is 2.6 in shorter (175.4 in vs 172.8 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 1.0 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 2.4 in taller (55.6 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus RS has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 104.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 2.1 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 4.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus RS is 215 lb heavier (3,219 lb vs 3,434 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 2.1 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 4.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus RS is 215 lb heavier (3,219 lb vs 3,434 lb)
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 2.4 in taller (55.6 in vs 58.0 in)
- Length: Ford Focus RS is 2.6 in shorter (175.4 in vs 172.8 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 1.0 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus RS — Ford Focus RS is shorter by 2.6 in Check garage fit for Audi A3 · garage fit for Ford Focus RS
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A3 — Audi A3 is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceAudi A3 — Audi A3 has 2.1 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A3 | Ford Focus RS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.4 in | 172.8 in | 2.6 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 58.0 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 104.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in | 4.1 in | 2.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,219 lb | 3,434 lb | 215 lb |
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