Ford Focus RS vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2015 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus RS · Volkswagen GTI
- Length171.7 in
- Height58.4 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.1 in
- Width71.7 in
- Volkswagen GTI width70.5 in – 70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 3.7 in shorter (171.7 in vs 168.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 1.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 1.6 in taller (58.4 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus RS has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen GTI has 0.9 in more ground clearance (4.1 in vs 5.0 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen GTI has 0.9 in more ground clearance (4.1 in vs 5.0 in)
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 1.6 in taller (58.4 in vs 56.8 in)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 3.7 in shorter (171.7 in vs 168.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 1.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus RS has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus RS · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI has 0.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus RS | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.7 in | 168.0 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 58.4 in | 56.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.1 in | 5.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | — | 3,002 lb | — |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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