Chevrolet Cruze vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cruze · Ford Focus

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

Side view
  • Length183.7 in
  • Height57.4 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
Front / width
  • Width70.5 in
  • Ford Focus width71.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus is 8.6 in shorter (183.7 in vs 175.1 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.3 in narrower (70.5 in vs 71.8 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus is 0.3 in taller (57.4 in vs 57.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Ford Focus is 8.6 in shorter (183.7 in vs 175.1 in)
  2. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)
  3. Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.3 in narrower (70.5 in vs 71.8 in)
  4. Height: Ford Focus is 0.3 in taller (57.4 in vs 57.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord FocusFord Focus is shorter by 8.6 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze · garage fit for Ford Focus
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet CruzeChevrolet Cruze is narrower by 1.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord FocusBased on length × width (Ford Focus)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet CruzeFord FocusDifference
Length183.7 in175.1 in8.6 in
Width70.5 in71.8 in1.3 in
Height57.4 in57.7 in0.3 in
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in2.0 in
Ground clearance4.7 in
Curb weight2,995 lb

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