Ford Focus vs Ford Focus RS Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Ford Focus RS
- 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
- Ford Focus RS width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus RS is 3.4 in shorter (175.1 in vs 171.7 in)
- Width: Ford Focus RS is 0.1 in narrower (71.8 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 0.7 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.4 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Ford Focus has 0.6 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 4.1 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Focus has 0.6 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 4.1 in)
- Length: Ford Focus RS is 3.4 in shorter (175.1 in vs 171.7 in)
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 0.7 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.4 in)
- Width: Ford Focus RS is 0.1 in narrower (71.8 in vs 71.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus RS — Ford Focus RS is shorter by 3.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Ford Focus RS
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus RS — Ford Focus RS is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceFord Focus — Ford Focus has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus RS — Based on length × width (Ford Focus RS)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus | Ford Focus RS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.1 in | 171.7 in | 3.4 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 71.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 58.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 104.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 4.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2,995 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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