Ford Focus vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Honda Civic
- Length171.6 in – 178.5 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight2,935 lb – 3,055 lb
- Width71.8 in
- Honda Civic width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus is 8.9 in shorter (175.1 in vs 184.0 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.9 in narrower (71.8 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 2.0 in taller (57.7 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 107.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus is 18 lb heavier (2,995 lb vs 2,977 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Ford Focus is 8.9 in shorter (175.1 in vs 184.0 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 2.0 in taller (57.7 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 107.7 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.9 in narrower (71.8 in vs 70.9 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus is 18 lb heavier (2,995 lb vs 2,977 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 8.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 0.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.1 in | 184.0 in | 8.9 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 70.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 55.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 107.7 in | 3.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,995 lb | 2,977 lb | 18 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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