Ford Fiesta vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Ford Fiesta · Ford Focus
- Length159.7 in – 173.6 in
- Height57.2 in – 58.1 in
- Wheelbase98.0 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in – 6.1 in
- Curb weight2,537 lb – 2,720 lb
- Width67.8 in
- Ford Focus width71.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Fiesta is 8.4 in shorter (166.6 in vs 175.1 in)
- Width: Ford Fiesta is 4.0 in narrower (67.8 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (98.0 in vs 104.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Fiesta has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus is 367 lb heavier (2,629 lb vs 2,995 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Fiesta has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus is 367 lb heavier (2,629 lb vs 2,995 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (98.0 in vs 104.3 in)
- Width: Ford Fiesta is 4.0 in narrower (67.8 in vs 71.8 in)
- Length: Ford Fiesta is 8.4 in shorter (166.6 in vs 175.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Fiesta — Ford Fiesta is shorter by 8.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Fiesta · garage fit for Ford Focus
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Fiesta — Ford Fiesta is narrower by 4.0 in
- More ground clearanceFord Fiesta — Ford Fiesta has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Fiesta — Based on length × width (Ford Fiesta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Fiesta | Ford Focus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.6 in | 175.1 in | 8.4 in |
| Width | 67.8 in | 71.8 in | 4.0 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 57.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 104.3 in | 6.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 4.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,629 lb | 2,995 lb | 367 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 159.7 in – 173.6 in).
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