Ford Focus RS vs Chevrolet Volt Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus RS · Chevrolet Volt

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 Volt width71.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus RS is 8.7 in shorter (171.7 in vs 180.4 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Volt is 0.5 in narrower (71.7 in vs 71.2 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus RS is 2.0 in taller (58.4 in vs 56.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: Chevrolet Volt has 1.4 in more ground clearance (4.1 in vs 5.5 in)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Chevrolet Volt has 1.4 in more ground clearance (4.1 in vs 5.5 in)
  2. Length: Ford Focus RS is 8.7 in shorter (171.7 in vs 180.4 in)
  3. Height: Ford Focus RS is 2.0 in taller (58.4 in vs 56.4 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.1 in)
  5. Width: Chevrolet Volt is 0.5 in narrower (71.7 in vs 71.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus RSFord Focus RS is shorter by 8.7 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus RS · garage fit for Chevrolet Volt
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet VoltChevrolet Volt is narrower by 0.5 in
  • More ground clearanceChevrolet VoltChevrolet Volt has 1.4 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus RSBased on length × width (Ford Focus RS)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord Focus RSChevrolet VoltDifference
Length171.7 in180.4 in8.7 in
Width71.7 in71.2 in0.5 in
Height58.4 in56.4 in2.0 in
Wheelbase104.3 in106.1 in1.8 in
Ground clearance4.1 in5.5 in1.4 in
Curb weight3,531 lb

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