Size comparison · drawn to scale
Ford Focus IV vs Opel Astra L: size comparison
- Length About the same length
- Width Astra L 35 mm1 in wider
- Height Focus IV 13 mm0.5 in taller
- Boot Astra L 47 L1.7 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 IV is 4 mm0.2 in longer, 35 mm1 in narrower and 13 mm0.5 in taller than the Astra L. Its wheelbase is 25 mm1 in longer.
| Dimension | Focus IV | Astra L | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,378 mm14 ft 4 in14 ft 4 in4,378 mm | 4,374 mm14 ft 4 in14 ft 4 in4,374 mm | +4 mm+0.2 in +0.1% |
| Width | 1,825 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,825 mm | 1,860 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,860 mm | −35 mm−1 in −1.9% |
| Height | 1,454 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,454 mm | 1,441 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,441 mm | +13 mm+0.5 in +0.9% |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm8 ft 10 in8 ft 10 in2,700 mm | 2,675 mm8 ft 9 in8 ft 9 in2,675 mm | +25 mm+1 in +0.9% |
| Footprint | 7.99 m²86.0 sq ft86.0 sq ft7.99 m² | 8.14 m²87.6 sq ft87.6 sq ft8.14 m² | −0.15 m²−1.6 sq ft −1.8% |
| Boot | 375 L13.2 cu ft13.2 cu ft375 L | 422 L14.9 cu ft14.9 cu ft422 L | −47 L−1.7 cu ft −11.1% |
| Kerb weight | 1,344–1,578 kg2,963–3,479 lb2,963–3,479 lb1,344–1,578 kg | 1,332–1,678 kg2,937–3,699 lb2,937–3,699 lb1,332–1,678 kg | +12 kg+26 lb +0.9% |
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.
Focus IV
- Single garage
- Tight 1,122 mm3 ft 8 in to spare in length, 588 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 622 mm2 ft 0 in to spare in length, 338 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Astra L
- Single garage
- Tight 1,126 mm3 ft 8 in to spare in length, 570 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 626 mm2 ft 1 in to spare in length, 320 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Ford Focus IV or the Opel Astra L?
The Opel Astra L is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Focus IV is 4 mm longer, 35 mm narrower and 13 mm taller than the Astra L. Its wheelbase is 25 mm longer.
Will the Ford Focus IV and the Opel Astra L fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Ford Focus IV fits, but it is tight to get out (1,122 mm to spare in length, 588 mm each side). The Opel Astra L fits, but it is tight to get out (1,126 mm to spare in length, 570 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Opel Astra L: 422 L against 375 L in the Ford Focus IV (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.