Ford Focus RS vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2018 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus RS · Ford Focus
- Length171.7 in
- Height58.4 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.1 in
- Width71.7 in
- Ford Focus width71.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus RS is 3.4 in shorter (171.7 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 0.7 in taller (58.4 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Ford Focus has 0.6 in more ground clearance (4.1 in vs 4.7 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Focus has 0.6 in more ground clearance (4.1 in vs 4.7 in)
- Length: Ford Focus RS is 3.4 in shorter (171.7 in vs 175.1 in)
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 0.7 in taller (58.4 in vs 57.7 in)
- 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 3.4 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
| Spec | Ford Focus RS | Ford Focus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.7 in | 175.1 in | 3.4 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 71.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 58.4 in | 57.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 104.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.1 in | 4.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | — | 2,995 lb | — |
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