Ford Focus vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Volkswagen GTI
- Length168.5 in – 178.4 in
- Height56.8 in – 57.5 in
- Wheelbase102.9 in
- Curb weight2,621 lb – 2,775 lb
- Width66.7 in
- Volkswagen GTI width68.3 in – 69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 8.1 in shorter (173.4 in vs 165.4 in)
- Width: Ford Focus is 2.1 in narrower (66.7 in vs 68.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 0.4 in taller (57.1 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (102.9 in vs 100.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 336 lb heavier (2,698 lb vs 3,034 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 336 lb heavier (2,698 lb vs 3,034 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 8.1 in shorter (173.4 in vs 165.4 in)
- Width: Ford Focus is 2.1 in narrower (66.7 in vs 68.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (102.9 in vs 100.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 0.4 in taller (57.1 in vs 57.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 8.1 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 2.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 173.4 in | 165.4 in | 8.1 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 68.8 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 57.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.9 in | 100.2 in | 2.7 in |
| Curb weight | 2,698 lb | 3,034 lb | 336 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 168.5 in – 178.4 in).
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