Volkswagen Beetle vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 vs 2018 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Beetle · Ford Focus
- Length168.4 in
- Height58.5 in
- Wheelbase99.9 in
- Curb weight2,939 lb – 3,089 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Ford Focus width71.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 6.7 in shorter (168.4 in vs 175.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Beetle is 0.6 in narrower (71.2 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 0.8 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (99.9 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 19 lb heavier (3,014 lb vs 2,995 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (99.9 in vs 104.3 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 6.7 in shorter (168.4 in vs 175.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 0.8 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Beetle is 0.6 in narrower (71.2 in vs 71.8 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 19 lb heavier (3,014 lb vs 2,995 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Beetle — Volkswagen Beetle is shorter by 6.7 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle · garage fit for Ford Focus
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Beetle — Volkswagen Beetle is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Beetle — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Beetle)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Beetle | Ford Focus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.4 in | 175.1 in | 6.7 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 71.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 57.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.9 in | 104.3 in | 4.4 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 4.7 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,014 lb | 2,995 lb | 19 lb |
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