Spec Sizes

Ford Focus ST vs Chevrolet Volt Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus ST · Chevrolet Volt

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 Volt width70.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus ST is 5.4 in shorter (171.7 in vs 177.1 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Volt is 1.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.4 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus ST is 1.8 in taller (58.4 in vs 56.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 105.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 563 lb heavier (3,223 lb vs 3,786 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 563 lb heavier (3,223 lb vs 3,786 lb)
  2. Height: Ford Focus ST is 1.8 in taller (58.4 in vs 56.6 in)
  3. Length: Ford Focus ST is 5.4 in shorter (171.7 in vs 177.1 in)
  4. Width: Chevrolet Volt is 1.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.4 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 105.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus ST — Ford Focus ST is shorter by 5.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus ST · garage fit for Chevrolet Volt
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt is narrower by 1.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus ST — Based on length × width (Ford Focus ST)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord Focus STChevrolet VoltDifference
Length171.7 in177.1 in5.4 in
Width71.7 in70.4 in1.3 in
Height58.4 in56.6 in1.8 in
Wheelbase104.3 in105.7 in1.4 in
Curb weight3,223 lb3,786 lb563 lb

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