Audi S3 vs Ford Focus RS Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Audi S3 · Ford Focus RS
- Length175.9 in
- Height54.8 in
- Wheelbase103.6 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight3,450 lb
- 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
- Ground clearance: Audi S3 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 4.1 in)
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 3.6 in taller (54.8 in vs 58.4 in)
- 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)
- 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 RS — Ford Focus RS is shorter by 4.2 in Check garage fit for Audi S3 · garage fit for Ford Focus RS
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi S3 — Audi S3 is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceAudi S3 — Audi S3 has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus RS — Based on length × width (Ford Focus RS)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi S3 | Ford Focus RS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.9 in | 171.7 in | 4.2 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 54.8 in | 58.4 in | 3.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 104.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 4.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,450 lb | — | — |
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