Ford Focus vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Chevrolet Cruze

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

Side view
  • Length171.6 in – 178.5 in
  • Height57.7 in
  • Wheelbase104.3 in
  • Ground clearance4.7 in
  • Curb weight2,935 lb – 3,055 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.8 in
  • Chevrolet Cruze width70.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus is 8.6 in shorter (175.1 in vs 183.7 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.3 in narrower (71.8 in vs 70.5 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus is 0.3 in taller (57.7 in vs 57.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Ford Focus is 8.6 in shorter (175.1 in vs 183.7 in)
  2. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
  3. Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.3 in narrower (71.8 in vs 70.5 in)
  4. Height: Ford Focus is 0.3 in taller (57.7 in vs 57.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord FocusFord Focus is shorter by 8.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet CruzeChevrolet Cruze is narrower by 1.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord FocusBased on length × width (Ford Focus)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord FocusChevrolet CruzeDifference
Length175.1 in183.7 in8.6 in
Width71.8 in70.5 in1.3 in
Height57.7 in57.4 in0.3 in
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in2.0 in
Ground clearance4.7 in
Curb weight2,995 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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