Audi A3 vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Audi A3 · Ford Focus
- Length169.0 in
- Height56.0 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight3,219 lb – 3,461 lb
- Width69.5 in
- Ford Focus width67.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 6.0 in shorter (169.0 in vs 175.0 in)
- Width: Ford Focus is 1.7 in narrower (69.5 in vs 67.8 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)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 708 lb heavier (3,340 lb vs 2,633 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 708 lb heavier (3,340 lb vs 2,633 lb)
- Height: Ford Focus is 2.6 in taller (56.0 in vs 58.6 in)
- Length: Audi A3 is 6.0 in shorter (169.0 in vs 175.0 in)
- Width: Ford Focus is 1.7 in narrower (69.5 in vs 67.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Audi A3 · garage fit for Ford Focus
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 1.7 in
- More ground clearanceAudi A3 — Audi A3 has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A3 — Based on length × width (Audi A3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A3 | Ford Focus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 169.0 in | 175.0 in | 6.0 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 67.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 58.6 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 102.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 4.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,340 lb | 2,633 lb | 708 lb |
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