Volkswagen Jetta vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Ford Focus
- Length179.4 in – 182.2 in
- Height57.2 in – 59.2 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in – 104.4 in
- Curb weight2,804 lb – 3,283 lb
- Width70.0 in – 70.1 in
- Ford Focus width67.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus is 5.8 in shorter (180.8 in vs 175.0 in)
- Width: Ford Focus is 2.3 in narrower (70.0 in vs 67.8 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 0.4 in taller (58.2 in vs 58.6 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 411 lb heavier (3,044 lb vs 2,633 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 411 lb heavier (3,044 lb vs 2,633 lb)
- Width: Ford Focus is 2.3 in narrower (70.0 in vs 67.8 in)
- Length: Ford Focus is 5.8 in shorter (180.8 in vs 175.0 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 0.4 in taller (58.2 in vs 58.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 5.8 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
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Ford Focus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.8 in | 175.0 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 67.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 58.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 102.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 4.7 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,044 lb | 2,633 lb | 411 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 179.4 in – 182.2 in).
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