Ford Focus vs Audi S3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Audi S3
- Length171.6 in – 178.5 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight2,935 lb – 3,055 lb
- Width71.8 in
- Audi S3 width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus is 2.3 in shorter (175.1 in vs 177.3 in)
- Width: Audi S3 is 0.3 in narrower (71.8 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 1.9 in taller (57.7 in vs 55.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.6 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 532 lb heavier (2,995 lb vs 3,527 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 532 lb heavier (2,995 lb vs 3,527 lb)
- Height: Ford Focus is 1.9 in taller (57.7 in vs 55.8 in)
- Length: Ford Focus is 2.3 in shorter (175.1 in vs 177.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.6 in)
- Width: Audi S3 is 0.3 in narrower (71.8 in vs 71.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Audi S3
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi S3 — Audi S3 is narrower by 0.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus | Audi S3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.1 in | 177.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 71.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 55.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,995 lb | 3,527 lb | 532 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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