Ford Focus vs Chevrolet Volt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Chevrolet Volt
- 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 Volt width70.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus is 2.0 in shorter (175.1 in vs 177.1 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Volt is 1.4 in narrower (71.8 in vs 70.4 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 1.1 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 845 lb heavier (2,936 lb vs 3,781 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 845 lb heavier (2,936 lb vs 3,781 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Volt is 1.4 in narrower (71.8 in vs 70.4 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 1.1 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 105.7 in)
- Length: Ford Focus is 2.0 in shorter (175.1 in vs 177.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 2.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Chevrolet Volt
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt is narrower by 1.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus | Chevrolet Volt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.1 in | 177.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 70.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 56.6 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 105.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,936 lb | 3,781 lb | 845 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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