Volkswagen GTI vs Ford Focus ST Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 vs 2018 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen GTI · Ford Focus ST
- Length165.8 in
- Height57.8 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight3,034 lb – 3,113 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Ford Focus ST width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 5.9 in shorter (165.8 in vs 171.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 1.7 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Ford Focus ST is 0.6 in taller (57.8 in vs 58.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus ST has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus ST is 150 lb heavier (3,074 lb vs 3,223 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Focus ST is 150 lb heavier (3,074 lb vs 3,223 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 5.9 in shorter (165.8 in vs 171.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus ST has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 104.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 1.7 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Ford Focus ST is 0.6 in taller (57.8 in vs 58.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 5.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen GTI · garage fit for Ford Focus ST
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is narrower by 1.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen GTI | Ford Focus ST | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.8 in | 171.7 in | 5.9 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 71.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 58.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 104.3 in | 2.8 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 4.7 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,074 lb | 3,223 lb | 150 lb |
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