Ford Focus RS vs Audi S3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus RS · Audi S3
- Length172.8 in
- Height58.0 in
- Wheelbase104.2 in
- Ground clearance4.1 in
- Curb weight3,434 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Audi S3 width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus RS is 4.5 in shorter (172.8 in vs 177.3 in)
- Width: Audi S3 is 0.2 in narrower (71.7 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 2.2 in taller (58.0 in vs 55.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus RS has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 103.6 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 93 lb heavier (3,434 lb vs 3,527 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 2.2 in taller (58.0 in vs 55.8 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 93 lb heavier (3,434 lb vs 3,527 lb)
- Length: Ford Focus RS is 4.5 in shorter (172.8 in vs 177.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus RS has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 103.6 in)
- Width: Audi S3 is 0.2 in narrower (71.7 in vs 71.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus RS — Ford Focus RS is shorter by 4.5 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus RS · garage fit for Audi S3
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi S3 — Audi S3 is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus RS — Based on length × width (Ford Focus RS)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus RS | Audi S3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.8 in | 177.3 in | 4.5 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 71.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 55.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.2 in | 103.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,434 lb | 3,527 lb | 93 lb |
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