Spec Sizes

Honda Civic Type R vs Ford Focus ST Dimensions & Size Comparison

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

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
  • Ground clearance5.1 in
  • Curb weight3,117 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.9 in
  • Ford Focus ST width71.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus ST is 7.7 in shorter (179.4 in vs 171.7 in)
  • Width: Ford Focus ST is 2.2 in narrower (73.9 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus ST is 1.9 in taller (56.5 in vs 58.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda Civic Type R has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)
  • Ground clearance: Honda Civic Type R has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 4.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Focus ST is 106 lb heavier (3,117 lb vs 3,223 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Honda Civic Type R has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 4.7 in)
  2. Length: Ford Focus ST is 7.7 in shorter (179.4 in vs 171.7 in)
  3. Curb weight: Ford Focus ST is 106 lb heavier (3,117 lb vs 3,223 lb)
  4. Height: Ford Focus ST is 1.9 in taller (56.5 in vs 58.4 in)
  5. Width: Ford Focus ST is 2.2 in narrower (73.9 in vs 71.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus ST — Ford Focus ST is shorter by 7.7 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic Type R · garage fit for Ford Focus ST
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus ST — Ford Focus ST is narrower by 2.2 in
  • More ground clearanceHonda Civic Type R — Honda Civic Type R has 0.4 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus ST — Based on length × width (Ford Focus ST)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda Civic Type RFord Focus STDifference
Length179.4 in171.7 in7.7 in
Width73.9 in71.7 in2.2 in
Height56.5 in58.4 in1.9 in
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in2.0 in
Ground clearance5.1 in4.7 in0.4 in
Curb weight3,117 lb3,223 lb106 lb

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