Audi A3 vs Ford Focus ST Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Audi A3 · Ford Focus ST
- Length174.1 in – 175.5 in
- Height55.5 in – 55.7 in
- Wheelbase102.2 in – 103.8 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in – 6.0 in
- Curb weight3,197 lb – 3,627 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Ford Focus ST width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus ST is 3.1 in shorter (174.8 in vs 171.7 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 1.0 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Ford Focus ST is 2.8 in taller (55.6 in vs 58.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus ST has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 104.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (5.8 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 189 lb heavier (3,412 lb vs 3,223 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (5.8 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 189 lb heavier (3,412 lb vs 3,223 lb)
- Height: Ford Focus ST is 2.8 in taller (55.6 in vs 58.4 in)
- Length: Ford Focus ST is 3.1 in shorter (174.8 in vs 171.7 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 ST — Ford Focus ST is shorter by 3.1 in Check garage fit for Audi A3 · garage fit for Ford Focus ST
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A3 — Audi A3 is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceAudi A3 — Audi A3 has 1.0 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A3 | Ford Focus ST | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.8 in | 171.7 in | 3.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 58.4 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 104.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | 4.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,412 lb | 3,223 lb | 189 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.1 in – 175.5 in).
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