Audi S3 vs Ford Focus RS Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Audi S3 · Ford Focus RS

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length175.9 in
  • Height54.8 in
  • Wheelbase103.6 in
  • Ground clearance4.7 in
  • Curb weight3,450 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.7 in
  • Ford Focus RS width71.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus RS is 4.2 in shorter (175.9 in vs 171.7 in)
  • Width: Audi S3 is 1.0 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus RS is 3.6 in taller (54.8 in vs 58.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Focus RS has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 104.3 in)
  • Ground clearance: Audi S3 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 4.1 in)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Audi S3 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 4.1 in)
  2. Height: Ford Focus RS is 3.6 in taller (54.8 in vs 58.4 in)
  3. Length: Ford Focus RS is 4.2 in shorter (175.9 in vs 171.7 in)
  4. Width: Audi S3 is 1.0 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.7 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Ford Focus RS has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 104.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus RSFord Focus RS is shorter by 4.2 in Check garage fit for Audi S3 · garage fit for Ford Focus RS
  • Narrower for tight parkingAudi S3Audi S3 is narrower by 1.0 in
  • More ground clearanceAudi S3Audi S3 has 0.6 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus RSBased on length × width (Ford Focus RS)

Dimension comparison

SpecAudi S3Ford Focus RSDifference
Length175.9 in171.7 in4.2 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in1.0 in
Height54.8 in58.4 in3.6 in
Wheelbase103.6 in104.3 in0.7 in
Ground clearance4.7 in4.1 in0.6 in
Curb weight3,450 lb

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