Spec Sizes

Nissan Versa vs Ford Focus RS Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 vs 2018 catalog dimensions. Nissan Versa · Ford Focus RS

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

Side view
  • Length175.4 in
  • Height59.6 in
  • Wheelbase102.4 in
  • Ground clearance6.1 in
  • Curb weight2,363 lb – 2,468 lb
Front / width
  • Width66.7 in
  • Ford Focus RS width71.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus RS is 2.6 in shorter (175.4 in vs 172.8 in)
  • Width: Nissan Versa is 5.0 in narrower (66.7 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Height: Nissan Versa is 1.6 in taller (59.6 in vs 58.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Focus RS has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 104.2 in)
  • Ground clearance: Nissan Versa has 2.0 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 4.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Focus RS is 1,019 lb heavier (2,416 lb vs 3,434 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Nissan Versa has 2.0 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 4.1 in)
  2. Curb weight: Ford Focus RS is 1,019 lb heavier (2,416 lb vs 3,434 lb)
  3. Width: Nissan Versa is 5.0 in narrower (66.7 in vs 71.7 in)
  4. Height: Nissan Versa is 1.6 in taller (59.6 in vs 58.0 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Ford Focus RS has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 104.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus RS — Ford Focus RS is shorter by 2.6 in Check garage fit for Nissan Versa · garage fit for Ford Focus RS
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is narrower by 5.0 in
  • More ground clearanceNissan Versa — Nissan Versa has 2.0 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Versa — Based on length × width (Nissan Versa)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan VersaFord Focus RSDifference
Length175.4 in172.8 in2.6 in
Width66.7 in71.7 in5.0 in
Height59.6 in58.0 in1.6 in
Wheelbase102.4 in104.2 in1.8 in
Ground clearance6.1 in4.1 in2.0 in
Curb weight2,416 lb3,434 lb1,019 lb

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