Ford Focus RS vs Audi S3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus RS · Audi S3
- Length171.7 in
- Height58.4 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.1 in
- Width71.7 in
- Audi S3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus RS is 4.2 in shorter (171.7 in vs 175.9 in)
- Width: Audi S3 is 1.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 3.6 in taller (58.4 in vs 54.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus RS has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi S3 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (4.1 in vs 4.7 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Audi S3 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (4.1 in vs 4.7 in)
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 3.6 in taller (58.4 in vs 54.8 in)
- Length: Ford Focus RS is 4.2 in shorter (171.7 in vs 175.9 in)
- Width: Audi S3 is 1.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus RS has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.6 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 Ford Focus RS · garage fit for Audi S3
- 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 | Ford Focus RS | Audi S3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.7 in | 175.9 in | 4.2 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 58.4 in | 54.8 in | 3.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.1 in | 4.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | — | 3,450 lb | — |
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