Ford Focus vs Honda Civic Type R Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2021 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Honda Civic Type R
- 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 Type R width73.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus is 4.3 in shorter (175.1 in vs 179.4 in)
- Width: Ford Focus is 2.1 in narrower (71.8 in vs 73.9 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 1.2 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic Type R has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic Type R is 103 lb heavier (2,995 lb vs 3,098 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Civic Type R is 103 lb heavier (2,995 lb vs 3,098 lb)
- Width: Ford Focus is 2.1 in narrower (71.8 in vs 73.9 in)
- Length: Ford Focus is 4.3 in shorter (175.1 in vs 179.4 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 1.2 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic Type R has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 4.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Honda Civic Type R
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 2.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus | Honda Civic Type R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.1 in | 179.4 in | 4.3 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 73.9 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 56.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,995 lb | 3,098 lb | 103 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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