Size comparison · drawn to scale
Ford Focus IV vs Volkswagen Golf Mk7: size comparison
- Length Focus IV 123 mm5 in longer
- Width Focus IV 34 mm1 in wider
- Height Focus IV 19 mm0.7 in taller
- Boot Golf Mk7 5 L0.2 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 IV is 123 mm5 in longer, 34 mm1 in wider and 19 mm0.7 in taller than the Golf Mk7. Its wheelbase is 69 mm3 in longer.
| Dimension | Focus IV | Golf Mk7 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,378 mm14 ft 4 in14 ft 4 in4,378 mm | 4,255 mm14 ft 0 in14 ft 0 in4,255 mm | +123 mm+5 in +2.9% |
| Width | 1,825 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,825 mm | 1,791 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,791 mm | +34 mm+1 in +1.9% |
| Height | 1,454 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,454 mm | 1,435 mm4 ft 8 in4 ft 8 in1,435 mm | +19 mm+0.7 in +1.3% |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm8 ft 10 in8 ft 10 in2,700 mm | 2,631 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,631 mm | +69 mm+3 in +2.6% |
| Footprint | 7.99 m²86.0 sq ft86.0 sq ft7.99 m² | 7.62 m²82.0 sq ft82.0 sq ft7.62 m² | +0.37 m²+4.0 sq ft +4.8% |
| Boot | 375 L13.2 cu ft13.2 cu ft375 L | 380 L13.4 cu ft13.4 cu ft380 L | −5 L−0.2 cu ft −1.3% |
| Kerb weight | 1,344–1,578 kg2,963–3,479 lb2,963–3,479 lb1,344–1,578 kg | 1,205–1,354 kg2,657–2,985 lb2,657–2,985 lb1,205–1,354 kg | +139 kg+306 lb +11.5% |
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
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
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Ford Focus IV or the Volkswagen Golf Mk7?
The Ford Focus IV is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Focus IV is 123 mm longer, 34 mm wider and 19 mm taller than the Golf Mk7. Its wheelbase is 69 mm longer.
Will the Ford Focus IV and the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 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 Volkswagen Golf Mk7 fits with room to open the doors (1,245 mm to spare in length, 605 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Volkswagen Golf Mk7: 380 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.