Ford Focus ST vs Chevrolet Volt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus ST · Chevrolet Volt
- Length171.7 in
- Height58.4 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight3,223 lb
- 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)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Volt has 0.8 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 308 lb heavier (3,223 lb vs 3,531 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Volt has 0.8 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 308 lb heavier (3,223 lb vs 3,531 lb)
- Length: Ford Focus ST is 8.7 in shorter (171.7 in vs 180.4 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)
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
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus ST — Based on length × width (Ford Focus ST)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus ST | Chevrolet Volt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.7 in | 180.4 in | 8.7 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 71.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 58.4 in | 56.4 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 5.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,223 lb | 3,531 lb | 308 lb |
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