Audi S3 vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Audi S3 · Ford Focus
- Length175.9 in
- Height54.8 in
- Wheelbase103.6 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight3,450 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Ford Focus width71.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus is 0.8 in shorter (175.9 in vs 175.1 in)
- Width: Audi S3 is 1.1 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 2.9 in taller (54.8 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 104.3 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 455 lb heavier (3,450 lb vs 2,995 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 455 lb heavier (3,450 lb vs 2,995 lb)
- Height: Ford Focus is 2.9 in taller (54.8 in vs 57.7 in)
- Width: Audi S3 is 1.1 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 104.3 in)
- Length: Ford Focus is 0.8 in shorter (175.9 in vs 175.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Audi S3 · garage fit for Ford Focus
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi S3 — Audi S3 is narrower by 1.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi S3 — Based on length × width (Audi S3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi S3 | Ford Focus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.9 in | 175.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 54.8 in | 57.7 in | 2.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 104.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,450 lb | 2,995 lb | 455 lb |
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