Honda Civic Type R vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic Type R · Ford Focus
- Length179.4 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight3,117 lb
- 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)
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic Type R has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic Type R is 122 lb heavier (3,117 lb vs 2,995 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic Type R has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic Type R is 122 lb heavier (3,117 lb vs 2,995 lb)
- Width: Ford Focus is 2.1 in narrower (73.9 in vs 71.8 in)
- Length: Ford Focus is 4.3 in shorter (179.4 in vs 175.1 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 1.2 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.7 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
- More ground clearanceHonda Civic Type R — Honda Civic Type R has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic Type R | Ford Focus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.4 in | 175.1 in | 4.3 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 71.8 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 57.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 4.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,117 lb | 2,995 lb | 122 lb |
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