Spec Sizes

Ford Focus RS vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus RS · Ford Focus

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
  • Ford Focus width71.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus RS is 2.3 in shorter (172.8 in vs 175.1 in)
  • Width: Ford Focus RS is 0.1 in narrower (71.7 in vs 71.8 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus RS is 0.3 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 104.3 in)
  • Ground clearance: Ford Focus has 0.6 in more ground clearance (4.1 in vs 4.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Focus RS is 439 lb heavier (3,434 lb vs 2,995 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Focus RS is 439 lb heavier (3,434 lb vs 2,995 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Ford Focus has 0.6 in more ground clearance (4.1 in vs 4.7 in)
  3. Length: Ford Focus RS is 2.3 in shorter (172.8 in vs 175.1 in)
  4. Height: Ford Focus RS is 0.3 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.7 in)
  5. Width: Ford Focus RS is 0.1 in narrower (71.7 in vs 71.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus RS — Ford Focus RS is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus RS · garage fit for Ford Focus
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus RS — Ford Focus RS is narrower by 0.1 in
  • More ground clearanceFord Focus — Ford Focus has 0.6 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus RS — Based on length × width (Ford Focus RS)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord Focus RSFord FocusDifference
Length172.8 in175.1 in2.3 in
Width71.7 in71.8 in0.1 in
Height58.0 in57.7 in0.3 in
Wheelbase104.2 in104.3 in0.1 in
Ground clearance4.1 in4.7 in0.6 in
Curb weight3,434 lb2,995 lb439 lb

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