Spec Sizes

Honda Civic Type R vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2021 vs 2018 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic Type R · Ford Focus

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

Side view
  • Length179.4 in
  • Height56.5 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight3,075 lb – 3,121 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.9 in
  • Ford Focus width71.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus is 4.3 in shorter (179.4 in vs 175.1 in)
  • Width: Ford Focus is 2.1 in narrower (73.9 in vs 71.8 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus is 1.2 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda Civic Type R has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Honda Civic Type R is 103 lb heavier (3,098 lb vs 2,995 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Honda Civic Type R is 103 lb heavier (3,098 lb vs 2,995 lb)
  2. Width: Ford Focus is 2.1 in narrower (73.9 in vs 71.8 in)
  3. Length: Ford Focus is 4.3 in shorter (179.4 in vs 175.1 in)
  4. Height: Ford Focus is 1.2 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.7 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Honda Civic Type R has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 4.3 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic Type R · garage fit for Ford Focus
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 2.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda Civic Type RFord FocusDifference
Length179.4 in175.1 in4.3 in
Width73.9 in71.8 in2.1 in
Height56.5 in57.7 in1.2 in
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in2.0 in
Ground clearance—4.7 in—
Curb weight3,098 lb2,995 lb103 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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