Honda Civic vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Ford Focus
- Length174.6 in – 174.7 in
- Height55.1 in – 56.7 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight2,405 lb – 2,564 lb
- Width66.7 in – 67.5 in
- Ford Focus width66.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus is 1.5 in shorter (174.6 in vs 173.1 in)
- Width: Ford Focus is 0.2 in narrower (67.1 in vs 66.9 in)
- Height: Honda Civic is 0.8 in taller (55.9 in vs 55.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 103.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus is 150 lb heavier (2,485 lb vs 2,634 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Focus is 150 lb heavier (2,485 lb vs 2,634 lb)
- Height: Honda Civic is 0.8 in taller (55.9 in vs 55.1 in)
- Length: Ford Focus is 1.5 in shorter (174.6 in vs 173.1 in)
- Width: Ford Focus is 0.2 in narrower (67.1 in vs 66.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 103.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Ford Focus
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Ford Focus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.6 in | 173.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 67.1 in | 66.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 55.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 103.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2,485 lb | 2,634 lb | 150 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.6 in – 174.7 in).
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