Volkswagen Golf vs Ford Focus RS Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 vs 2018 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Ford Focus RS
- Length165.4 in
- Height58.2 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight2,968 lb – 3,102 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Ford Focus RS width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 7.4 in shorter (165.4 in vs 172.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 1.4 in narrower (70.3 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.2 in taller (58.2 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus RS has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 104.2 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus RS is 399 lb heavier (3,035 lb vs 3,434 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Focus RS is 399 lb heavier (3,035 lb vs 3,434 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 7.4 in shorter (165.4 in vs 172.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus RS has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 104.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 1.4 in narrower (70.3 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.2 in taller (58.2 in vs 58.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 7.4 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Ford Focus RS
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 1.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Ford Focus RS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.4 in | 172.8 in | 7.4 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 71.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 58.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 104.2 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 4.1 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,035 lb | 3,434 lb | 399 lb |
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