Spec Sizes

Ford Focus RS vs Ford Mustang Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 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
  • Length172.8 in
  • Height58.0 in
  • Wheelbase104.2 in
  • Ground clearance4.1 in
  • Curb weight3,434 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in
  • Ford Mustang width75.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus RS is 15.5 in shorter (172.8 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 3.4 in taller (58.0 in vs 54.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Mustang has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 107.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: Ford Mustang has 1.8 in more ground clearance (4.1 in vs 5.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 245 lb heavier (3,434 lb vs 3,679 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Ford Mustang has 1.8 in more ground clearance (4.1 in vs 5.9 in)
  2. Length: Ford Focus RS is 15.5 in shorter (172.8 in vs 188.3 in)
  3. Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 245 lb heavier (3,434 lb vs 3,679 lb)
  4. Height: Ford Focus RS is 3.4 in taller (58.0 in vs 54.6 in)
  5. Width: Ford Focus RS is 3.7 in narrower (71.7 in vs 75.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus RS — Ford Focus RS is shorter by 15.5 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus RS · garage fit for Ford Mustang
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus RS — Ford Focus RS is narrower by 3.7 in
  • More ground clearanceFord Mustang — Ford Mustang has 1.8 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus RS — Based on length × width (Ford Focus RS)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord Focus RSFord MustangDifference
Length172.8 in188.3 in15.5 in
Width71.7 in75.4 in3.7 in
Height58.0 in54.6 in3.4 in
Wheelbase104.2 in107.1 in2.9 in
Ground clearance4.1 in5.9 in1.8 in
Curb weight3,434 lb3,679 lb245 lb

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