Ford Focus vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Chevrolet Cruze
- Length171.6 in – 178.5 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight2,857 lb – 3,015 lb
- Width71.8 in
- Chevrolet Cruze width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus is 5.9 in shorter (175.1 in vs 181.0 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.1 in narrower (71.8 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.4 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 147 lb heavier (2,936 lb vs 3,083 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 147 lb heavier (2,936 lb vs 3,083 lb)
- Length: Ford Focus is 5.9 in shorter (175.1 in vs 181.0 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.1 in narrower (71.8 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 105.7 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.4 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 5.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze is narrower by 1.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus | Chevrolet Cruze | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.1 in | 181.0 in | 5.9 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 70.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 58.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 105.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,936 lb | 3,083 lb | 147 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 171.6 in – 178.5 in).
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