Nissan LEAF vs Ford Focus RS Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Nissan LEAF · Ford Focus RS
- Length176.4 in
- Height61.4 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.3 in
- Curb weight3,433 lb – 3,508 lb
- Width70.5 in
- Ford Focus RS width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus RS is 3.6 in shorter (176.4 in vs 172.8 in)
- Width: Nissan LEAF is 1.2 in narrower (70.5 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Nissan LEAF is 3.4 in taller (61.4 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan LEAF has 2.2 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 4.1 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 37 lb heavier (3,471 lb vs 3,434 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Nissan LEAF has 2.2 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 4.1 in)
- Height: Nissan LEAF is 3.4 in taller (61.4 in vs 58.0 in)
- Length: Ford Focus RS is 3.6 in shorter (176.4 in vs 172.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.2 in)
- Width: Nissan LEAF is 1.2 in narrower (70.5 in vs 71.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus RS — Ford Focus RS is shorter by 3.6 in Check garage fit for Nissan LEAF · garage fit for Ford Focus RS
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF is narrower by 1.2 in
- More ground clearanceNissan LEAF — Nissan LEAF has 2.2 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan LEAF | Ford Focus RS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.4 in | 172.8 in | 3.6 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 71.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 61.4 in | 58.0 in | 3.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | 4.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,471 lb | 3,434 lb | 37 lb |
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