Volkswagen GTI vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen GTI · Ford Focus
- Length164.9 in – 165.8 in
- Height56.7 in – 58.4 in
- Wheelbase98.9 in – 101.5 in
- Curb weight2,934 lb – 3,133 lb
- Width68.3 in – 69.3 in
- Ford Focus width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 8.1 in shorter (165.4 in vs 173.4 in)
- Width: Ford Focus is 2.1 in narrower (68.8 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 0.4 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (100.2 in vs 102.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 336 lb heavier (3,034 lb vs 2,698 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 336 lb heavier (3,034 lb vs 2,698 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 8.1 in shorter (165.4 in vs 173.4 in)
- Width: Ford Focus is 2.1 in narrower (68.8 in vs 66.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (100.2 in vs 102.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 0.4 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 8.1 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen GTI · garage fit for Ford Focus
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 2.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen GTI | Ford Focus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.4 in | 173.4 in | 8.1 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 66.7 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.2 in | 102.9 in | 2.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,034 lb | 2,698 lb | 336 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 164.9 in – 165.8 in).
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