Spec Sizes

Ford Focus vs Audi RS 3 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Audi RS 3

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length171.6 in – 178.5 in
  • Height57.7 in
  • Wheelbase104.3 in
  • Ground clearance4.7 in
  • Curb weight2,857 lb – 3,015 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.8 in
  • Audi RS 3 width72.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus is 3.8 in shorter (175.1 in vs 178.8 in)
  • Width: Ford Focus is 1.1 in narrower (71.8 in vs 72.9 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus is 2.1 in taller (57.7 in vs 55.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.6 in)
  • Curb weight: Audi RS 3 is 713 lb heavier (2,936 lb vs 3,649 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Audi RS 3 is 713 lb heavier (2,936 lb vs 3,649 lb)
  2. Height: Ford Focus is 2.1 in taller (57.7 in vs 55.6 in)
  3. Length: Ford Focus is 3.8 in shorter (175.1 in vs 178.8 in)
  4. Width: Ford Focus is 1.1 in narrower (71.8 in vs 72.9 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Audi RS 3
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 1.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord FocusAudi RS 3Difference
Length175.1 in178.8 in3.8 in
Width71.8 in72.9 in1.1 in
Height57.7 in55.6 in2.1 in
Wheelbase104.3 in103.6 in0.7 in
Ground clearance4.7 in——
Curb weight2,936 lb3,649 lb713 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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