Spec Sizes

Ford Focus ST vs Chevrolet Volt Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2017 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 width71.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus ST is 8.7 in shorter (171.7 in vs 180.4 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Volt is 0.5 in narrower (71.7 in vs 71.2 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus ST is 2.0 in taller (58.4 in vs 56.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 308 lb heavier (3,223 lb vs 3,531 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 308 lb heavier (3,223 lb vs 3,531 lb)
  2. Length: Ford Focus ST is 8.7 in shorter (171.7 in vs 180.4 in)
  3. Height: Ford Focus ST is 2.0 in taller (58.4 in vs 56.4 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.1 in)
  5. Width: Chevrolet Volt is 0.5 in narrower (71.7 in vs 71.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus ST — Ford Focus ST is shorter by 8.7 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus ST · garage fit for Chevrolet Volt
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt is narrower by 0.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus ST — Based on length × width (Ford Focus ST)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord Focus STChevrolet VoltDifference
Length171.7 in180.4 in8.7 in
Width71.7 in71.2 in0.5 in
Height58.4 in56.4 in2.0 in
Wheelbase104.3 in106.1 in1.8 in
Ground clearance—5.5 in—
Curb weight3,223 lb3,531 lb308 lb

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