Ford Focus vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Volkswagen Golf
- Length168.1 in – 178.2 in
- Height53.9 in – 56.3 in
- Wheelbase103.0 in
- Curb weight2,551 lb – 2,717 lb
- Width66.9 in
- Volkswagen Golf width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 8.2 in shorter (173.1 in vs 164.9 in)
- Width: Ford Focus is 1.4 in narrower (66.9 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 1.8 in taller (55.1 in vs 56.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 98.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 224 lb heavier (2,634 lb vs 2,858 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 224 lb heavier (2,634 lb vs 2,858 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 8.2 in shorter (173.1 in vs 164.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 98.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 1.8 in taller (55.1 in vs 56.9 in)
- Width: Ford Focus is 1.4 in narrower (66.9 in vs 68.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 8.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 1.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 173.1 in | 164.9 in | 8.2 in |
| Width | 66.9 in | 68.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 55.1 in | 56.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 98.9 in | 4.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2,634 lb | 2,858 lb | 224 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 168.1 in – 178.2 in).
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