Mazda Mazda3 vs Ford Focus RS Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 vs 2018 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda3 · Ford Focus RS
- Length175.6 in – 180.3 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight2,781 lb – 3,002 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Ford Focus RS width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus RS is 5.1 in shorter (177.9 in vs 172.8 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.0 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 0.7 in taller (57.3 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.2 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus RS is 543 lb heavier (2,892 lb vs 3,434 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Focus RS is 543 lb heavier (2,892 lb vs 3,434 lb)
- Length: Ford Focus RS is 5.1 in shorter (177.9 in vs 172.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.2 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.0 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 0.7 in taller (57.3 in vs 58.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus RS — Ford Focus RS is shorter by 5.1 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda3 · garage fit for Ford Focus RS
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus RS — Based on length × width (Ford Focus RS)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda3 | Ford Focus RS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.9 in | 172.8 in | 5.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 58.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 4.1 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,892 lb | 3,434 lb | 543 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 175.6 in – 180.3 in).
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