Ford Focus vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length175.0 in
- Height58.6 in
- Wheelbase102.9 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight2,623 lb – 2,642 lb
- Width67.8 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.0 in – 70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus is 5.8 in shorter (175.0 in vs 180.8 in)
- Width: Ford Focus is 2.3 in narrower (67.8 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 0.4 in taller (58.6 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 411 lb heavier (2,633 lb vs 3,044 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 411 lb heavier (2,633 lb vs 3,044 lb)
- Width: Ford Focus is 2.3 in narrower (67.8 in vs 70.0 in)
- Length: Ford Focus is 5.8 in shorter (175.0 in vs 180.8 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 0.4 in taller (58.6 in vs 58.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 5.8 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
| Spec | Ford Focus | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.0 in | 180.8 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 67.8 in | 70.0 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 58.6 in | 58.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.9 in | 103.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,633 lb | 3,044 lb | 411 lb |
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