Ford Focus ST vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus ST · Volkswagen Golf
- Length171.7 in
- Height58.4 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight3,223 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.5 in – 70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 4.2 in shorter (171.7 in vs 167.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 1.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Ford Focus ST is 1.2 in taller (58.4 in vs 57.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus ST has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Golf has 0.7 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus ST is 233 lb heavier (3,223 lb vs 2,991 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Golf has 0.7 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus ST is 233 lb heavier (3,223 lb vs 2,991 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 4.2 in shorter (171.7 in vs 167.5 in)
- Height: Ford Focus ST is 1.2 in taller (58.4 in vs 57.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 1.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 4.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus ST · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus ST | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.7 in | 167.5 in | 4.2 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 58.4 in | 57.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 5.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,223 lb | 2,991 lb | 233 lb |
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