Volkswagen GTI vs Ford Focus RS Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2018 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen GTI · Ford Focus RS
- Length168.0 in
- Height56.8 in
- Wheelbase103.6 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in
- Curb weight2,972 lb – 3,031 lb
- Width70.5 in – 70.8 in
- Ford Focus RS width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 4.8 in shorter (168.0 in vs 172.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 1.0 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 1.2 in taller (56.8 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus RS has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 104.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen GTI has 0.9 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 4.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus RS is 433 lb heavier (3,002 lb vs 3,434 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen GTI has 0.9 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 4.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus RS is 433 lb heavier (3,002 lb vs 3,434 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 4.8 in shorter (168.0 in vs 172.8 in)
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 1.2 in taller (56.8 in vs 58.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 1.0 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 4.8 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen GTI · garage fit for Ford Focus RS
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI has 0.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen GTI | Ford Focus RS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.0 in | 172.8 in | 4.8 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 58.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 104.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | 4.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,002 lb | 3,434 lb | 433 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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