Ford Focus vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Audi A3
- Length171.6 in – 178.5 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight2,857 lb – 3,015 lb
- Width71.8 in
- Audi A3 width69.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 6.1 in shorter (175.1 in vs 169.0 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 2.3 in narrower (71.8 in vs 69.5 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 1.7 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 101.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 6.0 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 404 lb heavier (2,936 lb vs 3,340 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 6.0 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 404 lb heavier (2,936 lb vs 3,340 lb)
- Length: Audi A3 is 6.1 in shorter (175.1 in vs 169.0 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 2.3 in narrower (71.8 in vs 69.5 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 1.7 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 6.1 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Audi A3
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A3 — Audi A3 is narrower by 2.3 in
- More ground clearanceAudi A3 — Audi A3 has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A3 — Based on length × width (Audi A3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus | Audi A3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.1 in | 169.0 in | 6.1 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 69.5 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 56.0 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 101.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 6.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,936 lb | 3,340 lb | 404 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 171.6 in – 178.5 in).
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