Ford Focus RS vs BMW M2 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus RS · BMW M2
- Length171.7 in
- Height58.4 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.1 in
- Width71.7 in
- BMW M2 width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus RS is 4.5 in shorter (171.7 in vs 176.2 in)
- Width: Ford Focus RS is 1.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 2.9 in taller (58.4 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M2 has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.0 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW M2 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (4.1 in vs 4.8 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW M2 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (4.1 in vs 4.8 in)
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 2.9 in taller (58.4 in vs 55.5 in)
- Length: Ford Focus RS is 4.5 in shorter (171.7 in vs 176.2 in)
- Width: Ford Focus RS is 1.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M2 has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.0 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 BMW M2
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus RS — Ford Focus RS is narrower by 1.3 in
- More ground clearanceBMW M2 — BMW M2 has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus RS — Based on length × width (Ford Focus RS)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus RS | BMW M2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.7 in | 176.2 in | 4.5 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 73.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 58.4 in | 55.5 in | 2.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.0 in | 1.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.1 in | 4.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | — | 3,450 lb | — |
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