Ford Focus RS vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus RS · Chevrolet Cruze
- Length171.7 in
- Height58.4 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.1 in
- 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
- Length: Ford Focus RS is 12.0 in shorter (171.7 in vs 183.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 1.0 in taller (58.4 in vs 57.4 in)
- 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 RS — Ford Focus RS is shorter by 12.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus RS · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze is narrower by 1.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus RS — Based on length × width (Ford Focus RS)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus RS | Chevrolet Cruze | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.7 in | 183.7 in | 12.0 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 58.4 in | 57.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.1 in | — | — |
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