Ford Focus ST vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus ST · Volkswagen Golf
- Length171.6 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight3,223 lb
- Width71.8 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 6.2 in shorter (171.6 in vs 165.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 1.5 in narrower (71.8 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.5 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus ST has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus ST is 188 lb heavier (3,223 lb vs 3,035 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Focus ST is 188 lb heavier (3,223 lb vs 3,035 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 6.2 in shorter (171.6 in vs 165.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus ST has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 101.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 1.5 in narrower (71.8 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.5 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 6.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus ST · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus ST | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.6 in | 165.4 in | 6.2 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 70.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 58.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 101.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,223 lb | 3,035 lb | 188 lb |
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