Ford Focus ST vs Volkswagen Beetle Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus ST · Volkswagen Beetle
- Length171.7 in
- Height58.4 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight3,223 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Volkswagen Beetle width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 3.3 in shorter (171.7 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Beetle is 0.5 in narrower (71.7 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Ford Focus ST is 0.1 in taller (58.4 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus ST has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 100.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus ST is 106 lb heavier (3,223 lb vs 3,118 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus ST has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 100.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus ST is 106 lb heavier (3,223 lb vs 3,118 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 3.3 in shorter (171.7 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Beetle is 0.5 in narrower (71.7 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Ford Focus ST is 0.1 in taller (58.4 in vs 58.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Beetle — Volkswagen Beetle is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus ST · garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Beetle — Volkswagen Beetle is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Beetle — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Beetle)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus ST | Volkswagen Beetle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.7 in | 168.4 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 71.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 58.4 in | 58.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 100.0 in | 4.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,223 lb | 3,118 lb | 106 lb |
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