Audi A3 vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Audi A3 · Ford Focus
- Length168.7 in
- Height56.0 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight3,263 lb – 3,660 lb
- Width69.5 in
- Ford Focus width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 6.3 in shorter (168.7 in vs 175.0 in)
- Width: Ford Focus is 2.8 in narrower (69.5 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 2.6 in taller (56.0 in vs 58.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 102.9 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 856 lb heavier (3,462 lb vs 2,606 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 856 lb heavier (3,462 lb vs 2,606 lb)
- Height: Ford Focus is 2.6 in taller (56.0 in vs 58.6 in)
- Width: Ford Focus is 2.8 in narrower (69.5 in vs 66.7 in)
- Length: Audi A3 is 6.3 in shorter (168.7 in vs 175.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 102.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 6.3 in Check garage fit for Audi A3 · garage fit for Ford Focus
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 2.8 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A3 | Ford Focus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.7 in | 175.0 in | 6.3 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 66.7 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 58.6 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 102.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,462 lb | 2,606 lb | 856 lb |
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