Spec Sizes

Volkswagen Jetta vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Ford Focus

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

Side view
  • Length179.3 in
  • Height57.4 in – 57.5 in
  • Wheelbase101.5 in
  • Curb weight3,160 lb – 3,308 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.3 in – 70.1 in
  • Ford Focus width66.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus is 5.9 in shorter (179.3 in vs 173.4 in)
  • Width: Ford Focus is 3.0 in narrower (69.7 in vs 66.7 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.3 in taller (57.5 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 Jetta is 536 lb heavier (3,234 lb vs 2,698 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 536 lb heavier (3,234 lb vs 2,698 lb)
  2. Width: Ford Focus is 3.0 in narrower (69.7 in vs 66.7 in)
  3. Length: Ford Focus is 5.9 in shorter (179.3 in vs 173.4 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 102.9 in)
  5. Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.3 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 5.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Ford Focus
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 3.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen JettaFord FocusDifference
Length179.3 in173.4 in5.9 in
Width69.7 in66.7 in3.0 in
Height57.5 in57.1 in0.3 in
Wheelbase101.5 in102.9 in1.4 in
Curb weight3,234 lb2,698 lb536 lb

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