Size comparison · drawn to scale
Ford Focus II vs Opel Astra H: size comparison
- Length Focus II 239 mm9 in longer
- Width Focus II 87 mm3 in wider
- Height Focus II 57 mm2 in taller
- Boot Focus II 146 L5.2 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 Focus II is 239 mm9 in longer, 87 mm3 in wider and 57 mm2 in taller than the Astra H. Its wheelbase is 26 mm1 in longer.
| Dimension | Focus II | Astra H | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,488 mm14 ft 9 in14 ft 9 in4,488 mm | 4,249 mm13 ft 11 in13 ft 11 in4,249 mm | +239 mm+9 in +5.6% |
| Width | 1,840 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,840 mm | 1,753 mm5 ft 9 in5 ft 9 in1,753 mm | +87 mm+3 in +5.0% |
| Height | 1,497 mm4 ft 11 in4 ft 11 in1,497 mm | 1,440 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,440 mm | +57 mm+2 in +4.0% |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,640 mm | 2,614 mm8 ft 7 in8 ft 7 in2,614 mm | +26 mm+1 in +1.0% |
| Footprint | 8.26 m²88.9 sq ft88.9 sq ft8.26 m² | 7.45 m²80.2 sq ft80.2 sq ft7.45 m² | +0.81 m²+8.7 sq ft +10.9% |
| Boot | 526 L18.6 cu ft18.6 cu ft526 L | 380 L13.4 cu ft13.4 cu ft380 L | +146 L+5.2 cu ft +38.4% |
| Kerb weight | 1,272 kg2,804 lb2,804 lb1,272 kg | 1,230 kg2,712 lb2,712 lb1,230 kg | +42 kg+93 lb +3.4% |
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.
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.
Focus II
- Single garage
- Tight 1,012 mm3 ft 4 in to spare in length, 580 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 512 mm1 ft 8 in to spare in length, 330 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Astra H
- Single garage
- Fits 1,251 mm4 ft 1 in to spare in length, 624 mm2 ft 1 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 751 mm2 ft 6 in to spare in length, 374 mm1 ft 3 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Ford Focus II or the Opel Astra H?
The Ford Focus II is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Focus II is 239 mm longer, 87 mm wider and 57 mm taller than the Astra H. Its wheelbase is 26 mm longer.
Will the Ford Focus II and the Opel Astra H fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Ford Focus II fits, but it is tight to get out (1,012 mm to spare in length, 580 mm each side). The Opel Astra H fits with room to open the doors (1,251 mm to spare in length, 624 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Ford Focus II: 526 L against 380 L in the Opel Astra H (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.

