Ford Focus ST vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus ST · Honda Civic

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
  • Ground clearance4.7 in
  • Curb weight3,223 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in
  • Honda Civic width69.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus ST is 7.0 in shorter (171.7 in vs 178.7 in)
  • Width: Honda Civic is 2.7 in narrower (71.7 in vs 69.0 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus ST is 2.6 in taller (58.4 in vs 55.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Focus ST has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 104.2 in)
  • Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 1.1 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Focus ST is 388 lb heavier (3,223 lb vs 2,835 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 1.1 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.8 in)
  2. Curb weight: Ford Focus ST is 388 lb heavier (3,223 lb vs 2,835 lb)
  3. Height: Ford Focus ST is 2.6 in taller (58.4 in vs 55.8 in)
  4. Width: Honda Civic is 2.7 in narrower (71.7 in vs 69.0 in)
  5. Length: Ford Focus ST is 7.0 in shorter (171.7 in vs 178.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus STFord Focus ST is shorter by 7.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus ST · garage fit for Honda Civic
  • Narrower for tight parkingHonda CivicHonda Civic is narrower by 2.7 in
  • More ground clearanceHonda CivicHonda Civic has 1.1 in more clearance

Dimension comparison

SpecFord Focus STHonda CivicDifference
Length171.7 in178.7 in7.0 in
Width71.7 in69.0 in2.7 in
Height58.4 in55.8 in2.6 in
Wheelbase104.3 in104.2 in0.1 in
Ground clearance4.7 in5.8 in1.1 in
Curb weight3,223 lb2,835 lb388 lb

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