Volkswagen Golf vs Ford Focus ST Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 vs 2018 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Ford Focus ST
- Length167.6 in
- Height58.2 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight2,945 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Ford Focus ST width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 4.1 in shorter (167.6 in vs 171.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.9 in narrower (70.8 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Ford Focus ST is 0.2 in taller (58.2 in vs 58.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus ST has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 104.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Golf has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus ST is 278 lb heavier (2,945 lb vs 3,223 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Golf has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus ST is 278 lb heavier (2,945 lb vs 3,223 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 4.1 in shorter (167.6 in vs 171.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.9 in narrower (70.8 in vs 71.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus ST has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 104.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 4.1 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Ford Focus ST
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 0.9 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Ford Focus ST | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.6 in | 171.7 in | 4.1 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 71.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 58.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 104.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 4.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 2,945 lb | 3,223 lb | 278 lb |
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