Spec Sizes

Ford Focus vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Volkswagen Jetta

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length168.5 in – 178.4 in
  • Height56.8 in – 57.5 in
  • Wheelbase102.9 in
  • Curb weight2,621 lb – 2,775 lb
Front / width
  • Width66.7 in
  • Volkswagen Jetta width69.3 in – 70.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus is 5.9 in shorter (173.4 in vs 179.3 in)
  • Width: Ford Focus is 3.0 in narrower (66.7 in vs 69.7 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.3 in taller (57.1 in vs 57.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (102.9 in vs 101.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 536 lb heavier (2,698 lb vs 3,234 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 536 lb heavier (2,698 lb vs 3,234 lb)
  2. Width: Ford Focus is 3.0 in narrower (66.7 in vs 69.7 in)
  3. Length: Ford Focus is 5.9 in shorter (173.4 in vs 179.3 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (102.9 in vs 101.5 in)
  5. Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.3 in taller (57.1 in vs 57.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 5.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 3.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord FocusVolkswagen JettaDifference
Length173.4 in179.3 in5.9 in
Width66.7 in69.7 in3.0 in
Height57.1 in57.5 in0.3 in
Wheelbase102.9 in101.5 in1.4 in
Curb weight2,698 lb3,234 lb536 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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