Spec Sizes

Ford Focus RS vs Audi RS 3 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus RS · Audi RS 3

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

Side view
  • Length172.8 in
  • Height58.0 in
  • Wheelbase104.2 in
  • Ground clearance4.1 in
  • Curb weight3,434 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in
  • Audi RS 3 width72.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus RS is 6.0 in shorter (172.8 in vs 178.8 in)
  • Width: Ford Focus RS is 1.2 in narrower (71.7 in vs 72.9 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus RS is 2.4 in taller (58.0 in vs 55.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Focus RS has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 103.6 in)
  • Curb weight: Audi RS 3 is 215 lb heavier (3,434 lb vs 3,649 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Audi RS 3 is 215 lb heavier (3,434 lb vs 3,649 lb)
  2. Height: Ford Focus RS is 2.4 in taller (58.0 in vs 55.6 in)
  3. Length: Ford Focus RS is 6.0 in shorter (172.8 in vs 178.8 in)
  4. Width: Ford Focus RS is 1.2 in narrower (71.7 in vs 72.9 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Ford Focus RS has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 103.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus RS — Ford Focus RS is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus RS · garage fit for Audi RS 3
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus RS — Ford Focus RS is narrower by 1.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus RS — Based on length × width (Ford Focus RS)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord Focus RSAudi RS 3Difference
Length172.8 in178.8 in6.0 in
Width71.7 in72.9 in1.2 in
Height58.0 in55.6 in2.4 in
Wheelbase104.2 in103.6 in0.6 in
Ground clearance4.1 in——
Curb weight3,434 lb3,649 lb215 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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