Ford Focus RS vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2021 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus RS · Volkswagen Golf
- Length172.8 in
- Height58.0 in
- Wheelbase104.2 in
- Ground clearance4.1 in
- Curb weight3,434 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 5.2 in shorter (172.8 in vs 167.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.9 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.2 in taller (58.0 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus RS has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 103.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Golf has 1.3 in more ground clearance (4.1 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus RS is 489 lb heavier (3,434 lb vs 2,945 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Golf has 1.3 in more ground clearance (4.1 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus RS is 489 lb heavier (3,434 lb vs 2,945 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 5.2 in shorter (172.8 in vs 167.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.9 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus RS has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 103.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 5.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus RS · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 0.9 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus RS | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.8 in | 167.6 in | 5.2 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 58.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.2 in | 103.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.1 in | 5.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,434 lb | 2,945 lb | 489 lb |
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