Ford Focus vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Volkswagen Golf
- 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
- Volkswagen Golf width70.0 in – 70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 9.4 in shorter (175.1 in vs 165.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 1.6 in narrower (71.8 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.3 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 211 lb heavier (2,936 lb vs 3,147 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 211 lb heavier (2,936 lb vs 3,147 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 9.4 in shorter (175.1 in vs 165.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 101.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 1.6 in narrower (71.8 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.3 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 9.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.1 in | 165.6 in | 9.4 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 70.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 58.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 101.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,936 lb | 3,147 lb | 211 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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