Ford Focus vs Chevrolet Volt Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Chevrolet Volt

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 Volt width70.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus is 2.1 in shorter (175.0 in vs 177.1 in)
  • Width: Ford Focus is 2.6 in narrower (67.8 in vs 70.4 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus is 2.0 in taller (58.6 in vs 56.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (102.9 in vs 105.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 1,149 lb heavier (2,633 lb vs 3,781 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 1,149 lb heavier (2,633 lb vs 3,781 lb)
  2. Width: Ford Focus is 2.6 in narrower (67.8 in vs 70.4 in)
  3. Height: Ford Focus is 2.0 in taller (58.6 in vs 56.6 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (102.9 in vs 105.7 in)
  5. Length: Ford Focus is 2.1 in shorter (175.0 in vs 177.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord FocusFord Focus is shorter by 2.1 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Chevrolet Volt
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord FocusFord Focus is narrower by 2.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord FocusBased on length × width (Ford Focus)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord FocusChevrolet VoltDifference
Length175.0 in177.1 in2.1 in
Width67.8 in70.4 in2.6 in
Height58.6 in56.6 in2.0 in
Wheelbase102.9 in105.7 in2.8 in
Ground clearance4.7 in
Curb weight2,633 lb3,781 lb1,149 lb

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