Ford Focus ST vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus ST · Audi A3
- Length171.7 in
- Height58.4 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight3,223 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Audi A3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus ST is 3.1 in shorter (171.7 in vs 174.8 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 1.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Ford Focus ST is 2.8 in taller (58.4 in vs 55.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus ST has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.8 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 189 lb heavier (3,223 lb vs 3,412 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.8 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 189 lb heavier (3,223 lb vs 3,412 lb)
- Height: Ford Focus ST is 2.8 in taller (58.4 in vs 55.6 in)
- Length: Ford Focus ST is 3.1 in shorter (171.7 in vs 174.8 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 1.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus ST — Ford Focus ST is shorter by 3.1 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus ST · garage fit for Audi A3
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A3 — Audi A3 is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceAudi A3 — Audi A3 has 1.0 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus ST | Audi A3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.7 in | 174.8 in | 3.1 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 58.4 in | 55.6 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 5.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,223 lb | 3,412 lb | 189 lb |
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