Spec Sizes

Ford Focus RS vs Honda Civic Type R Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus RS · Honda Civic Type R

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
  • Honda Civic Type R width73.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus RS is 6.6 in shorter (172.8 in vs 179.4 in)
  • Width: Ford Focus RS is 2.2 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.9 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus RS is 1.5 in taller (58.0 in vs 56.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda Civic Type R has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Ground clearance: Honda Civic Type R has 1.0 in more ground clearance (4.1 in vs 5.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Focus RS is 317 lb heavier (3,434 lb vs 3,117 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Honda Civic Type R has 1.0 in more ground clearance (4.1 in vs 5.1 in)
  2. Curb weight: Ford Focus RS is 317 lb heavier (3,434 lb vs 3,117 lb)
  3. Length: Ford Focus RS is 6.6 in shorter (172.8 in vs 179.4 in)
  4. Width: Ford Focus RS is 2.2 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.9 in)
  5. Height: Ford Focus RS is 1.5 in taller (58.0 in vs 56.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus RS — Ford Focus RS is shorter by 6.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus RS · garage fit for Honda Civic Type R
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus RS — Ford Focus RS is narrower by 2.2 in
  • More ground clearanceHonda Civic Type R — Honda Civic Type R has 1.0 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus RS — Based on length × width (Ford Focus RS)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord Focus RSHonda Civic Type RDifference
Length172.8 in179.4 in6.6 in
Width71.7 in73.9 in2.2 in
Height58.0 in56.5 in1.5 in
Wheelbase104.2 in106.3 in2.1 in
Ground clearance4.1 in5.1 in1.0 in
Curb weight3,434 lb3,117 lb317 lb

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