Spec Sizes

Honda Civic vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Ford Focus

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

Side view
  • Length174.8 in – 176.7 in
  • Height53.5 in – 56.5 in
  • Wheelbase104.3 in – 106.3 in
  • Curb weight2,593 lb – 2,904 lb
Front / width
  • Width68.9 in – 69.0 in
  • Ford Focus width66.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus is 2.3 in shorter (175.8 in vs 173.4 in)
  • Width: Ford Focus is 2.3 in narrower (69.0 in vs 66.7 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus is 2.1 in taller (55.0 in vs 57.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 102.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Honda Civic is 51 lb heavier (2,749 lb vs 2,698 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Ford Focus is 2.1 in taller (55.0 in vs 57.1 in)
  2. Width: Ford Focus is 2.3 in narrower (69.0 in vs 66.7 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 102.9 in)
  4. Curb weight: Honda Civic is 51 lb heavier (2,749 lb vs 2,698 lb)
  5. Length: Ford Focus is 2.3 in shorter (175.8 in vs 173.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Ford Focus
  • 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

SpecHonda CivicFord FocusDifference
Length175.8 in173.4 in2.3 in
Width69.0 in66.7 in2.3 in
Height55.0 in57.1 in2.1 in
Wheelbase105.3 in102.9 in2.4 in
Curb weight2,749 lb2,698 lb51 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.8 in – 176.7 in).

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