Spec Sizes

Volkswagen Jetta vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 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 – 59.2 in
  • Wheelbase101.5 in
  • Curb weight3,171 lb – 3,292 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.1 in
  • Ford Focus width67.8 in – 67.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus is 4.3 in shorter (179.3 in vs 175.0 in)
  • Width: Ford Focus is 2.3 in narrower (70.1 in vs 67.8 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus is 0.3 in taller (58.3 in vs 58.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 102.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 626 lb heavier (3,232 lb vs 2,606 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 626 lb heavier (3,232 lb vs 2,606 lb)
  2. Width: Ford Focus is 2.3 in narrower (70.1 in vs 67.8 in)
  3. Length: Ford Focus is 4.3 in shorter (179.3 in vs 175.0 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 102.9 in)
  5. Height: Ford Focus is 0.3 in taller (58.3 in vs 58.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 4.3 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Ford Focus
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 2.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen JettaFord FocusDifference
Length179.3 in175.0 in4.3 in
Width70.1 in67.8 in2.3 in
Height58.3 in58.6 in0.3 in
Wheelbase101.5 in102.9 in1.4 in
Curb weight3,232 lb2,606 lb626 lb

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