Ford Focus RS vs Ford Mustang Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus RS · Ford Mustang

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length171.7 in
  • Height58.4 in
  • Wheelbase104.3 in
  • Ground clearance4.1 in
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in
  • Ford Mustang width75.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus RS is 16.6 in shorter (171.7 in vs 188.3 in)
  • Width: Ford Focus RS is 3.7 in narrower (71.7 in vs 75.4 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus RS is 3.8 in taller (58.4 in vs 54.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Mustang has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 107.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: Ford Mustang has 1.4 in more ground clearance (4.1 in vs 5.5 in)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Ford Mustang has 1.4 in more ground clearance (4.1 in vs 5.5 in)
  2. Length: Ford Focus RS is 16.6 in shorter (171.7 in vs 188.3 in)
  3. Height: Ford Focus RS is 3.8 in taller (58.4 in vs 54.6 in)
  4. Width: Ford Focus RS is 3.7 in narrower (71.7 in vs 75.4 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Ford Mustang has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 107.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus RSFord Focus RS is shorter by 16.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus RS · garage fit for Ford Mustang
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus RSFord Focus RS is narrower by 3.7 in
  • More ground clearanceFord MustangFord Mustang has 1.4 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus RSBased on length × width (Ford Focus RS)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord Focus RSFord MustangDifference
Length171.7 in188.3 in16.6 in
Width71.7 in75.4 in3.7 in
Height58.4 in54.6 in3.8 in
Wheelbase104.3 in107.1 in2.8 in
Ground clearance4.1 in5.5 in1.4 in
Curb weight3,616 lb

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