Nissan LEAF vs Ford Focus RS Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2022 vs 2018 catalog dimensions. Nissan LEAF · Ford Focus RS

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length176.4 in
  • Height61.4 in – 62.0 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight3,516 lb – 3,934 lb
Front / width
  • 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 3.7 in taller (61.7 in vs 58.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 291 lb heavier (3,725 lb vs 3,434 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan LEAF is 291 lb heavier (3,725 lb vs 3,434 lb)
  2. Height: Nissan LEAF is 3.7 in taller (61.7 in vs 58.0 in)
  3. Length: Ford Focus RS is 3.6 in shorter (176.4 in vs 172.8 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Nissan LEAF has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.2 in)
  5. Width: Nissan LEAF is 1.2 in narrower (70.5 in vs 71.7 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan LEAFFord Focus RSDifference
Length176.4 in172.8 in3.6 in
Width70.5 in71.7 in1.2 in
Height61.7 in58.0 in3.7 in
Wheelbase106.3 in104.2 in2.1 in
Ground clearance4.1 in
Curb weight3,725 lb3,434 lb291 lb

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