Spec Sizes

Volkswagen Jetta vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Ford Focus

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length172.3 in
  • Height56.9 in
  • Wheelbase98.9 in
  • Curb weight2,884 lb – 3,106 lb
Front / width
  • Width68.3 in
  • Ford Focus width66.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.8 in shorter (172.3 in vs 173.1 in)
  • Width: Ford Focus is 1.4 in narrower (68.3 in vs 66.9 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.8 in taller (56.9 in vs 55.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 103.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 361 lb heavier (2,995 lb vs 2,634 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 361 lb heavier (2,995 lb vs 2,634 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 103.0 in)
  3. Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.8 in taller (56.9 in vs 55.1 in)
  4. Width: Ford Focus is 1.4 in narrower (68.3 in vs 66.9 in)
  5. Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.8 in shorter (172.3 in vs 173.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Ford Focus
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 1.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen JettaFord FocusDifference
Length172.3 in173.1 in0.8 in
Width68.3 in66.9 in1.4 in
Height56.9 in55.1 in1.8 in
Wheelbase98.9 in103.0 in4.1 in
Curb weight2,995 lb2,634 lb361 lb

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