Spec Sizes

Ford Focus ST vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus ST · Chevrolet Cruze

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length171.6 in
  • Height57.7 in
  • Wheelbase104.3 in
  • Curb weight3,223 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.8 in
  • Chevrolet Cruze width70.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus ST is 9.4 in shorter (171.6 in vs 181.0 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.1 in narrower (71.8 in vs 70.7 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.4 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 105.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Focus ST is 140 lb heavier (3,223 lb vs 3,083 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Ford Focus ST is 9.4 in shorter (171.6 in vs 181.0 in)
  2. Curb weight: Ford Focus ST is 140 lb heavier (3,223 lb vs 3,083 lb)
  3. Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.1 in narrower (71.8 in vs 70.7 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 105.7 in)
  5. Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.4 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus ST — Ford Focus ST is shorter by 9.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus ST · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze is narrower by 1.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus ST — Based on length × width (Ford Focus ST)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord Focus STChevrolet CruzeDifference
Length171.6 in181.0 in9.4 in
Width71.8 in70.7 in1.1 in
Height57.7 in58.1 in0.4 in
Wheelbase104.3 in105.7 in1.4 in
Curb weight3,223 lb3,083 lb140 lb

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