Spec Sizes

Ford Focus vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Volkswagen Jetta

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

Side view
  • Length175.0 in
  • Height58.6 in
  • Wheelbase102.9 in
  • Curb weight2,588 lb – 2,623 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.8 in – 67.9 in
  • Volkswagen Jetta width70.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus is 4.3 in shorter (175.0 in vs 179.3 in)
  • Width: Ford Focus is 2.3 in narrower (67.8 in vs 70.1 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus is 0.3 in taller (58.6 in vs 58.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (102.9 in vs 101.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 626 lb heavier (2,606 lb vs 3,232 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 626 lb heavier (2,606 lb vs 3,232 lb)
  2. Width: Ford Focus is 2.3 in narrower (67.8 in vs 70.1 in)
  3. Length: Ford Focus is 4.3 in shorter (175.0 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: Ford Focus is 0.3 in taller (58.6 in vs 58.3 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 Volkswagen Jetta
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 2.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord FocusVolkswagen JettaDifference
Length175.0 in179.3 in4.3 in
Width67.8 in70.1 in2.3 in
Height58.6 in58.3 in0.3 in
Wheelbase102.9 in101.5 in1.4 in
Curb weight2,606 lb3,232 lb626 lb

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