Volkswagen Jetta vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Ford Focus
- Length172.3 in – 179.3 in
- Height56.7 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase98.9 in – 101.5 in
- Curb weight2,895 lb – 3,230 lb
- Width68.3 in – 69.3 in
- Ford Focus width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus is 2.4 in shorter (175.8 in vs 173.4 in)
- Width: Ford Focus is 2.1 in narrower (68.8 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.5 in taller (57.6 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 Jetta is 401 lb heavier (3,063 lb vs 2,662 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 401 lb heavier (3,063 lb vs 2,662 lb)
- 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)
- Length: Ford Focus is 2.4 in shorter (175.8 in vs 173.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.5 in taller (57.6 in vs 57.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Ford Focus
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 2.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Ford Focus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.8 in | 173.4 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 66.7 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 57.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.2 in | 102.9 in | 2.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,063 lb | 2,662 lb | 401 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 172.3 in – 179.3 in).
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