Honda Civic vs Ford Focus RS Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Ford Focus RS
- Length182.3 in
- Height55.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in – 6.0 in
- Curb weight2,742 lb – 2,910 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Ford Focus RS width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus RS is 10.6 in shorter (182.3 in vs 171.7 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.9 in narrower (70.8 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 2.7 in taller (55.7 in vs 58.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 1.5 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 4.1 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 1.5 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 4.1 in)
- Length: Ford Focus RS is 10.6 in shorter (182.3 in vs 171.7 in)
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 2.7 in taller (55.7 in vs 58.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.9 in narrower (70.8 in vs 71.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus RS — Ford Focus RS is shorter by 10.6 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Ford Focus RS
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 0.9 in
- More ground clearanceHonda Civic — Honda Civic has 1.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus RS — Based on length × width (Ford Focus RS)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Ford Focus RS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.3 in | 171.7 in | 10.6 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 71.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 58.4 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 4.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2,826 lb | — | — |
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