Honda Civic Type R vs Ford Focus RS Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic Type R · Ford Focus RS
- Length179.4 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight3,117 lb
- Width73.9 in
- Ford Focus RS width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus RS is 6.6 in shorter (179.4 in vs 172.8 in)
- Width: Ford Focus RS is 2.2 in narrower (73.9 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 1.5 in taller (56.5 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic Type R has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic Type R has 1.0 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 4.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus RS is 317 lb heavier (3,117 lb vs 3,434 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic Type R has 1.0 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 4.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus RS is 317 lb heavier (3,117 lb vs 3,434 lb)
- Length: Ford Focus RS is 6.6 in shorter (179.4 in vs 172.8 in)
- Width: Ford Focus RS is 2.2 in narrower (73.9 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 1.5 in taller (56.5 in vs 58.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus RS — Ford Focus RS is shorter by 6.6 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic Type R · garage fit for Ford Focus RS
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus RS — Ford Focus RS is narrower by 2.2 in
- More ground clearanceHonda Civic Type R — Honda Civic Type R has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus RS — Based on length × width (Ford Focus RS)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic Type R | Ford Focus RS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.4 in | 172.8 in | 6.6 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 71.7 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 58.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 4.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,117 lb | 3,434 lb | 317 lb |
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