Spec Sizes

Ford Focus vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Chevrolet Cruze

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length175.0 in
  • Height58.6 in
  • Wheelbase102.9 in
  • Ground clearance4.7 in
  • Curb weight2,623 lb – 2,642 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.8 in
  • Chevrolet Cruze width70.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus is 6.0 in shorter (175.0 in vs 181.0 in)
  • Width: Ford Focus is 2.9 in narrower (67.8 in vs 70.7 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus is 0.5 in taller (58.6 in vs 58.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (102.9 in vs 105.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 470 lb heavier (2,633 lb vs 3,102 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 470 lb heavier (2,633 lb vs 3,102 lb)
  2. Width: Ford Focus is 2.9 in narrower (67.8 in vs 70.7 in)
  3. Length: Ford Focus is 6.0 in shorter (175.0 in vs 181.0 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (102.9 in vs 105.7 in)
  5. Height: Ford Focus is 0.5 in taller (58.6 in vs 58.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 2.9 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord FocusChevrolet CruzeDifference
Length175.0 in181.0 in6.0 in
Width67.8 in70.7 in2.9 in
Height58.6 in58.1 in0.5 in
Wheelbase102.9 in105.7 in2.8 in
Ground clearance4.7 in——
Curb weight2,633 lb3,102 lb470 lb

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