Ford Focus RS vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus RS · Chevrolet Cruze

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

Side view
  • Length171.7 in
  • Height58.4 in
  • Wheelbase104.3 in
  • Ground clearance4.1 in
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in
  • Chevrolet Cruze width70.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus RS is 12.0 in shorter (171.7 in vs 183.7 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.2 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.5 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus RS is 1.0 in taller (58.4 in vs 57.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Ford Focus RS is 12.0 in shorter (171.7 in vs 183.7 in)
  2. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
  3. Height: Ford Focus RS is 1.0 in taller (58.4 in vs 57.4 in)
  4. Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.2 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus RSFord Focus RS is shorter by 12.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus RS · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet CruzeChevrolet Cruze is narrower by 1.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus RSBased on length × width (Ford Focus RS)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord Focus RSChevrolet CruzeDifference
Length171.7 in183.7 in12.0 in
Width71.7 in70.5 in1.2 in
Height58.4 in57.4 in1.0 in
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in2.0 in
Ground clearance4.1 in

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