Spec Sizes

Chevrolet Volt vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Volt · Ford Focus

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

Side view
  • Length177.1 in
  • Height56.6 in
  • Wheelbase105.7 in
  • Curb weight3,781 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.4 in
  • Ford Focus width67.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus is 2.1 in shorter (177.1 in vs 175.0 in)
  • Width: Ford Focus is 2.6 in narrower (70.4 in vs 67.8 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus is 2.0 in taller (56.6 in vs 58.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 102.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 1,149 lb heavier (3,781 lb vs 2,633 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 1,149 lb heavier (3,781 lb vs 2,633 lb)
  2. Width: Ford Focus is 2.6 in narrower (70.4 in vs 67.8 in)
  3. Height: Ford Focus is 2.0 in taller (56.6 in vs 58.6 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 102.9 in)
  5. Length: Ford Focus is 2.1 in shorter (177.1 in vs 175.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 2.1 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Volt · garage fit for Ford Focus
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 2.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet VoltFord FocusDifference
Length177.1 in175.0 in2.1 in
Width70.4 in67.8 in2.6 in
Height56.6 in58.6 in2.0 in
Wheelbase105.7 in102.9 in2.8 in
Ground clearance—4.7 in—
Curb weight3,781 lb2,633 lb1,149 lb

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