Spec Sizes

Chevrolet Cruze vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cruze · Ford Focus

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

Side view
  • Length181.0 in
  • Height58.1 in
  • Wheelbase105.7 in
  • Curb weight3,102 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.7 in
  • Ford Focus width67.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus is 6.0 in shorter (181.0 in vs 175.0 in)
  • Width: Ford Focus is 2.9 in narrower (70.7 in vs 67.8 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus is 0.5 in taller (58.1 in vs 58.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 102.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 470 lb heavier (3,102 lb vs 2,633 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 470 lb heavier (3,102 lb vs 2,633 lb)
  2. Width: Ford Focus is 2.9 in narrower (70.7 in vs 67.8 in)
  3. Length: Ford Focus is 6.0 in shorter (181.0 in vs 175.0 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 102.9 in)
  5. Height: Ford Focus is 0.5 in taller (58.1 in vs 58.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze · garage fit for Ford Focus
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 2.9 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet CruzeFord FocusDifference
Length181.0 in175.0 in6.0 in
Width70.7 in67.8 in2.9 in
Height58.1 in58.6 in0.5 in
Wheelbase105.7 in102.9 in2.8 in
Ground clearance—4.7 in—
Curb weight3,102 lb2,633 lb470 lb

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