Honda Civic vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 vs 2018 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Ford Focus
- Length177.9 in
- Height56.3 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,870 lb – 2,976 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Ford Focus width71.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus is 2.8 in shorter (177.9 in vs 175.1 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.0 in narrower (70.8 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 1.3 in taller (56.4 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus is 72 lb heavier (2,923 lb vs 2,995 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus is 72 lb heavier (2,923 lb vs 2,995 lb)
- Height: Ford Focus is 1.3 in taller (56.4 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)
- Length: Ford Focus is 2.8 in shorter (177.9 in vs 175.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Ford Focus
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceHonda Civic — Honda Civic has 1.3 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Ford Focus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.9 in | 175.1 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 71.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 57.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 4.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,923 lb | 2,995 lb | 72 lb |
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