Volkswagen GTI vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen GTI · Ford Focus
- Length165.8 in
- Height58.4 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight3,100 lb – 3,162 lb
- Width69.3 in
- Ford Focus width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 7.6 in shorter (165.8 in vs 173.4 in)
- Width: Ford Focus is 2.6 in narrower (69.3 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 1.3 in taller (58.4 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 102.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 433 lb heavier (3,131 lb vs 2,698 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 433 lb heavier (3,131 lb vs 2,698 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 7.6 in shorter (165.8 in vs 173.4 in)
- Width: Ford Focus is 2.6 in narrower (69.3 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 1.3 in taller (58.4 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 102.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 7.6 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen GTI · garage fit for Ford Focus
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 2.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen GTI | Ford Focus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.8 in | 173.4 in | 7.6 in |
| Width | 69.3 in | 66.7 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 58.4 in | 57.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 102.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,131 lb | 2,698 lb | 433 lb |
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