Ford Focus ST vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2014 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
  • Length171.7 in
  • Height58.4 in
  • Wheelbase104.3 in
  • Curb weight3,223 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in
  • Chevrolet Cruze width70.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus ST is 9.3 in shorter (171.7 in vs 181.0 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.7 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus ST is 0.3 in taller (58.4 in vs 58.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 105.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 15 lb heavier (3,223 lb vs 3,238 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Ford Focus ST is 9.3 in shorter (171.7 in vs 181.0 in)
  2. Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.7 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 105.7 in)
  4. Height: Ford Focus ST is 0.3 in taller (58.4 in vs 58.1 in)
  5. Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 15 lb heavier (3,223 lb vs 3,238 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus STFord Focus ST is shorter by 9.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus ST · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet CruzeChevrolet Cruze is narrower by 1.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus STBased on length × width (Ford Focus ST)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord Focus STChevrolet CruzeDifference
Length171.7 in181.0 in9.3 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in1.0 in
Height58.4 in58.1 in0.3 in
Wheelbase104.3 in105.7 in1.4 in
Ground clearance6.4 in
Curb weight3,223 lb3,238 lb15 lb

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