Audi A3 vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Audi A3 · Ford Focus
- Length175.0 in
- Height55.8 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance6.3 in
- Curb weight3,175 lb – 3,362 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Ford Focus width71.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 0.1 in shorter (175.0 in vs 175.1 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 1.1 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 1.9 in taller (55.8 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 104.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 1.6 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 274 lb heavier (3,269 lb vs 2,995 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 1.6 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 274 lb heavier (3,269 lb vs 2,995 lb)
- Height: Ford Focus is 1.9 in taller (55.8 in vs 57.7 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 1.1 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 104.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Audi A3 · garage fit for Ford Focus
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A3 — Audi A3 is narrower by 1.1 in
- More ground clearanceAudi A3 — Audi A3 has 1.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A3 — Based on length × width (Audi A3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A3 | Ford Focus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.0 in | 175.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 57.7 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 104.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | 4.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,269 lb | 2,995 lb | 274 lb |
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