Spec Sizes

Ford Focus ST vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 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 width70.8 in – 70.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus ST is 8.2 in shorter (171.7 in vs 179.9 in)
  • Width: Honda Civic is 0.9 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.8 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus ST is 2.8 in taller (58.4 in vs 55.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 0.4 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Focus ST is 349 lb heavier (3,223 lb vs 2,875 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Focus ST is 349 lb heavier (3,223 lb vs 2,875 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 0.4 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.1 in)
  3. Height: Ford Focus ST is 2.8 in taller (58.4 in vs 55.6 in)
  4. Length: Ford Focus ST is 8.2 in shorter (171.7 in vs 179.9 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus ST — Ford Focus ST is shorter by 8.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus ST · garage fit for Honda Civic
  • Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 0.9 in
  • More ground clearanceHonda Civic — Honda Civic has 0.4 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus ST — Based on length × width (Ford Focus ST)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord Focus STHonda CivicDifference
Length171.7 in179.9 in8.2 in
Width71.7 in70.8 in0.9 in
Height58.4 in55.6 in2.8 in
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in2.0 in
Ground clearance4.7 in5.1 in0.4 in
Curb weight3,223 lb2,875 lb349 lb

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