Volkswagen Jetta vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Ford Focus
- Length182.2 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase104.4 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in – 5.2 in
- Curb weight2,836 lb – 3,162 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Ford Focus width71.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus is 7.1 in shorter (182.2 in vs 175.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.8 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 0.5 in taller (57.2 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 104.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 4.7 in)
- Length: Ford Focus is 7.1 in shorter (182.2 in vs 175.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.8 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 0.5 in taller (57.2 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 104.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 7.1 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Ford Focus
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 1.8 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Ford Focus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.2 in | 175.1 in | 7.1 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 71.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 57.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 104.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 4.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2,999 lb | 2,995 lb | 4 lb |
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