Ford Focus ST vs Audi S3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus ST · Audi S3
- Length171.7 in
- Height58.4 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight3,223 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Audi S3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus ST is 3.3 in shorter (171.7 in vs 175.0 in)
- Width: Audi S3 is 1.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Ford Focus ST is 2.6 in taller (58.4 in vs 55.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus ST has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.8 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Focus ST is 2.6 in taller (58.4 in vs 55.8 in)
- Length: Ford Focus ST is 3.3 in shorter (171.7 in vs 175.0 in)
- Width: Audi S3 is 1.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus ST has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus ST — Ford Focus ST is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus ST · garage fit for Audi S3
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi S3 — Audi S3 is narrower by 1.0 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus ST | Audi S3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.7 in | 175.0 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 58.4 in | 55.8 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,223 lb | — | — |
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