Chevrolet Volt vs Ford Focus ST Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Volt · Ford Focus ST

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

Side view
  • Length180.4 in
  • Height56.4 in
  • Wheelbase106.1 in
  • Ground clearance5.5 in
  • Curb weight3,519 lb – 3,543 lb
Front / width
  • 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)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 308 lb heavier (3,531 lb vs 3,223 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 308 lb heavier (3,531 lb vs 3,223 lb)
  2. Length: Ford Focus ST is 8.7 in shorter (180.4 in vs 171.7 in)
  3. Height: Ford Focus ST is 2.0 in taller (56.4 in vs 58.4 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (106.1 in vs 104.3 in)
  5. Width: Chevrolet Volt is 0.5 in narrower (71.2 in vs 71.7 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
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus ST — Based on length × width (Ford Focus ST)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet VoltFord Focus STDifference
Length180.4 in171.7 in8.7 in
Width71.2 in71.7 in0.5 in
Height56.4 in58.4 in2.0 in
Wheelbase106.1 in104.3 in1.8 in
Ground clearance5.5 in——
Curb weight3,531 lb3,223 lb308 lb

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