Size comparison · drawn to scale
Volkswagen Golf Mk7 vs Ford Focus C346: size comparison
- Length Focus C346 103 mm4 in longer
- Width Focus C346 32 mm1 in wider
- Height Focus C346 49 mm2 in taller
- Boot Focus C346 96 L3.4 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:20 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The Golf Mk7 is 103 mm4 in shorter, 32 mm1 in narrower and 49 mm2 in lower than the Focus C346. Its wheelbase is 17 mm0.7 in shorter.
| Dimension | Golf Mk7 | Focus C346 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,255 mm14 ft 0 in14 ft 0 in4,255 mm | 4,358 mm14 ft 4 in14 ft 4 in4,358 mm | −103 mm−4 in −2.4% |
| Width | 1,791 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,791 mm | 1,823 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,823 mm | −32 mm−1 in −1.8% |
| Height | 1,435 mm4 ft 8 in4 ft 8 in1,435 mm | 1,484 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,484 mm | −49 mm−2 in −3.3% |
| Wheelbase | 2,631 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,631 mm | 2,648 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,648 mm | −17 mm−0.7 in −0.6% |
| Footprint | 7.62 m²82.0 sq ft82.0 sq ft7.62 m² | 7.94 m²85.5 sq ft85.5 sq ft7.94 m² | −0.32 m²−3.5 sq ft −4.1% |
| Boot | 380 L13.4 cu ft13.4 cu ft380 L | 476 L16.8 cu ft16.8 cu ft476 L | −96 L−3.4 cu ft −20.2% |
| Kerb weight | 1,205–1,354 kg2,657–2,985 lb2,657–2,985 lb1,205–1,354 kg | Not in our catalog yet | - |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
Golf Mk7
- Single garage
- Fits 1,245 mm4 ft 1 in to spare in length, 605 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 745 mm2 ft 5 in to spare in length, 355 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Focus C346
- Single garage
- Tight 1,142 mm3 ft 9 in to spare in length, 589 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 642 mm2 ft 1 in to spare in length, 339 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 or the Ford Focus C346?
The Ford Focus C346 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Golf Mk7 is 103 mm shorter, 32 mm narrower and 49 mm lower than the Focus C346. Its wheelbase is 17 mm shorter.
Will the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 and the Ford Focus C346 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Volkswagen Golf Mk7 fits with room to open the doors (1,245 mm to spare in length, 605 mm each side). The Ford Focus C346 fits, but it is tight to get out (1,142 mm to spare in length, 589 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Ford Focus C346: 476 L against 380 L in the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.