Ford Focus RS vs Chevrolet Volt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2019 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus RS · Chevrolet Volt
- Length172.8 in
- Height58.0 in
- Wheelbase104.2 in
- Ground clearance4.1 in
- Curb weight3,434 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Chevrolet Volt width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus RS is 7.6 in shorter (172.8 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 1.6 in taller (58.0 in vs 56.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 106.1 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 97 lb heavier (3,434 lb vs 3,531 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Ford Focus RS is 7.6 in shorter (172.8 in vs 180.4 in)
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 1.6 in taller (58.0 in vs 56.4 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 97 lb heavier (3,434 lb vs 3,531 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 106.1 in)
- 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 RS — Ford Focus RS is shorter by 7.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus RS · garage fit for Chevrolet Volt
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus RS — Based on length × width (Ford Focus RS)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus RS | Chevrolet Volt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.8 in | 180.4 in | 7.6 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 71.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 56.4 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.2 in | 106.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,434 lb | 3,531 lb | 97 lb |
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