Chevrolet Volt vs Ford Focus ST Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Volt · Ford Focus ST
- Length180.4 in
- Height56.4 in
- Wheelbase106.1 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight3,543 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Ford Focus ST width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus ST is 8.7 in shorter (180.4 in vs 171.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Volt is 0.5 in narrower (71.2 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Ford Focus ST is 2.0 in taller (56.4 in vs 58.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (106.1 in vs 104.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Volt has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 320 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 3,223 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Volt has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 320 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 3,223 lb)
- Length: Ford Focus ST is 8.7 in shorter (180.4 in vs 171.7 in)
- Height: Ford Focus ST is 2.0 in taller (56.4 in vs 58.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (106.1 in vs 104.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus ST — Ford Focus ST is shorter by 8.7 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Volt · garage fit for Ford Focus ST
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt is narrower by 0.5 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus ST — Based on length × width (Ford Focus ST)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Volt | Ford Focus ST | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.4 in | 171.7 in | 8.7 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 71.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 58.4 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.1 in | 104.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 4.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,543 lb | 3,223 lb | 320 lb |
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