Ford Focus vs Chevrolet Volt Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 vs 2019 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Chevrolet Volt

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 weight2,857 lb – 3,015 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.8 in
  • Chevrolet Volt width71.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus is 5.3 in shorter (175.1 in vs 180.4 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Volt is 0.6 in narrower (71.8 in vs 71.2 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus is 1.3 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 595 lb heavier (2,936 lb vs 3,531 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 595 lb heavier (2,936 lb vs 3,531 lb)
  2. Length: Ford Focus is 5.3 in shorter (175.1 in vs 180.4 in)
  3. Height: Ford Focus is 1.3 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.4 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.1 in)
  5. Width: Chevrolet Volt is 0.6 in narrower (71.8 in vs 71.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 5.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Chevrolet Volt
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt is narrower by 0.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord FocusChevrolet VoltDifference
Length175.1 in180.4 in5.3 in
Width71.8 in71.2 in0.6 in
Height57.7 in56.4 in1.3 in
Wheelbase104.3 in106.1 in1.8 in
Ground clearance4.7 in——
Curb weight2,936 lb3,531 lb595 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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