Ford Focus ST vs MINI Cooper Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus ST · MINI Cooper
- Length171.7 in
- Height58.4 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight3,223 lb
- Width71.7 in
- MINI Cooper width66.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: MINI Cooper is 25.0 in shorter (171.7 in vs 146.7 in)
- Width: MINI Cooper is 5.4 in narrower (71.7 in vs 66.3 in)
- Height: Ford Focus ST is 3.6 in taller (58.4 in vs 54.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus ST has a 7.2 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 97.1 in)
- Ground clearance: MINI Cooper has 0.7 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus ST is 605 lb heavier (3,223 lb vs 2,618 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Focus ST is 605 lb heavier (3,223 lb vs 2,618 lb)
- Length: MINI Cooper is 25.0 in shorter (171.7 in vs 146.7 in)
- Ground clearance: MINI Cooper has 0.7 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.4 in)
- Width: MINI Cooper is 5.4 in narrower (71.7 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus ST has a 7.2 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 97.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMINI Cooper — MINI Cooper is shorter by 25.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus ST · garage fit for MINI Cooper
- Narrower for tight parkingMINI Cooper — MINI Cooper is narrower by 5.4 in
- More ground clearanceMINI Cooper — MINI Cooper has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintMINI Cooper — Based on length × width (MINI Cooper)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus ST | MINI Cooper | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.7 in | 146.7 in | 25.0 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 66.3 in | 5.4 in |
| Height | 58.4 in | 54.8 in | 3.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 97.1 in | 7.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 5.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,223 lb | 2,618 lb | 605 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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