Ford Focus RS vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2019 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus RS · Chevrolet Cruze
- Length172.8 in
- Height58.0 in
- Wheelbase104.2 in
- Ground clearance4.1 in
- Curb weight3,434 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Chevrolet Cruze width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus RS is 6.7 in shorter (172.8 in vs 179.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.2 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 0.5 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus RS is 385 lb heavier (3,434 lb vs 3,050 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Focus RS is 385 lb heavier (3,434 lb vs 3,050 lb)
- Length: Ford Focus RS is 6.7 in shorter (172.8 in vs 179.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.2 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 0.5 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus RS — Ford Focus RS is shorter by 6.7 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 | 172.8 in | 179.5 in | 6.7 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 57.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.2 in | 106.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,434 lb | 3,050 lb | 385 lb |
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