Volkswagen GTI vs Ford Focus RS Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 vs 2018 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen GTI · Ford Focus RS
- Length165.8 in
- Height58.4 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight3,100 lb – 3,162 lb
- Width69.3 in
- Ford Focus RS width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 7.0 in shorter (165.8 in vs 172.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 2.4 in narrower (69.3 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 0.4 in taller (58.4 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 303 lb heavier (3,131 lb vs 3,434 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Focus RS is 303 lb heavier (3,131 lb vs 3,434 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 7.0 in shorter (165.8 in vs 172.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 2.4 in narrower (69.3 in vs 71.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus RS has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 104.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 0.4 in taller (58.4 in vs 58.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 7.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen GTI · garage fit for Ford Focus RS
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is narrower by 2.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen GTI | Ford Focus RS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.8 in | 172.8 in | 7.0 in |
| Width | 69.3 in | 71.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 58.4 in | 58.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 104.2 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 4.1 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,131 lb | 3,434 lb | 303 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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