Ford Focus RS vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus RS · Mazda Mazda3
- Length171.7 in
- Height58.4 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.1 in
- Width71.7 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus RS is 6.3 in shorter (171.7 in vs 177.9 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 1.1 in taller (58.4 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda3 has 2.0 in more ground clearance (4.1 in vs 6.1 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda3 has 2.0 in more ground clearance (4.1 in vs 6.1 in)
- Length: Ford Focus RS is 6.3 in shorter (171.7 in vs 177.9 in)
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 1.1 in taller (58.4 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus RS — Ford Focus RS is shorter by 6.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus RS · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 has 2.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus RS — Based on length × width (Ford Focus RS)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus RS | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.7 in | 177.9 in | 6.3 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 58.4 in | 57.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.1 in | 6.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | — | 2,947 lb | — |
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