Ford Focus Dimensions & Size

How much cargo space and room does a 2018 Ford Focus really have?

The 2018 Ford Focus measures 172.8 in long, 71.7 in wide, 57.9 in tall, on a 104.3 in wheelbase, with a curb weight of about 3,252 lbs.

Looking for weight? See the Ford Focus curb weight page — this page covers length, width, height and wheelbase.

Latest model year (2018):

The Ford Focus measures 172.8 in long, 71.7 in wide and 57.9 in tall, on a 104.3 in wheelbase, weighing about 3,252 lbs.

VerifiedNHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications · Verified September 18, 2026

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Ford Focus Dimensions — All Years

Year	Body / Variant	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb Weight
2018Config 1 of 4	FOCUS ST/RS 4DR HATCHBACK	172.8 in	71.7 in	57.9 in	104.3 in	3,252 lbs
2018Config 2 of 4	FOCUS ELECTRIC 4D HATCHBACK	172.4 in	71.7 in	58.3 in	104.3 in	3,673 lbs
2018Config 3 of 4	FOCUS 4DR SEDAN S/SE/TITANIUM	178.3 in	72 in	57.9 in	104.3 in	2,954 lbs
2018Config 4 of 4	FOCUS 4DR HATCHBACK SE/TITANIUM	171.7 in	72 in	57.9 in	104.3 in	2,926 lbs
2017Config 1 of 4	FOCUS ST/RS 4DR HATCHBACK	172.8 in	71.7 in	57.9 in	104.3 in	3,252 lbs
2017Config 2 of 4	FOCUS ELECTRIC 4D HATCHBACK	172.4 in	71.7 in	58.3 in	104.3 in	3,673 lbs
2017Config 3 of 4	FOCUS 4DR SEDAN S/SE/TITANIUM	178.3 in	72 in	57.9 in	104.3 in	2,954 lbs
2017Config 4 of 4	FOCUS 4DR HATCHBACK SE/TITANIUM	171.7 in	72 in	57.9 in	104.3 in	2,926 lbs
2016Config 1 of 4	FOCUS ST/RS 4DR HATCHBACK	172.8 in	71.7 in	57.9 in	104.3 in	3,252 lbs
2016Config 2 of 4	FOCUS ELECTRIC 4D HATCHBACK	172.4 in	71.7 in	58.3 in	104.3 in	3,673 lbs
2016Config 3 of 4	FOCUS 4DR SEDAN S/SE/TITANIUM	178.3 in	72 in	57.9 in	104.3 in	2,954 lbs
2016Config 4 of 4	FOCUS 4DR HATCHBACK SE/TITANIUM	171.7 in	72 in	57.9 in	104.3 in	2,926 lbs
2015Config 1 of 4	FOCUS ST 4DR HATCHBACK	172 in	73.2 in	58.3 in	104.3 in	3,252 lbs
2015Config 2 of 4	FOCUS ELECTRIC 4D HATCHBACK	172.4 in	71.7 in	58.3 in	104.3 in	3,673 lbs
2015Config 3 of 4	FOCUS 4DR SEDAN S/SE/TITANIUM	178.3 in	72 in	57.9 in	104.3 in	2,954 lbs
2015Config 4 of 4	FOCUS 4DR HATCHBACK SE/TITANIUM	171.7 in	72 in	57.9 in	104.3 in	2,926 lbs

Dimensions sourced from the NHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications database. Figures are measured per body style and can vary slightly by trim, wheel package, and suspension.

Ford Focus data analysis

How Ford Focus overall length varies

Across 16 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2018 Ford Focus, overall length runs from 172 inches to 178 inches. The strongest figure belongs to the 2015 Ford Focus (FOCUS 4DR SEDAN S/SE/TITANIUM) at 178 inches, and the weakest to the 2018 car (FOCUS 4DR HATCHBACK SE/TITANIUM) at 172 inches — a spread of 4%. The narrow spread means any year of the Ford Focus in this table behaves much like the others, so you can shop on price, condition and mileage rather than chasing a particular model year.

What changed for 2018

Average overall length for the 2018 Ford Focus is 174 inches, against 174 inches for the 2017 car — it held flat. A carry-over year like this usually means no powertrain or structural change, so an older example is the cheaper way into the same specification.

How to read this Ford Focus data

This page lists every 2015 through 2018 Ford Focus record we hold for this measurement — 16 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Configurations behind these Ford Focus numbers

The 2015 through 2018 Ford Focus entries here cover the variants FOCUS ST/RS 4DR HATCHBACK, FOCUS ELECTRIC 4D HATCHBACK, FOCUS 4DR SEDAN S/SE/TITANIUM, FOCUS 4DR HATCHBACK SE/TITANIUM and FOCUS ST 4DR HATCHBACK. 2018 is the busiest model year in the record with 4 separate measured configurations, which is why a single quoted overall length figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.

Where these Ford Focus figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Ford Focus record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Will the Ford Focus fit your garage and parking space?

Measured against a standard single garage door (8 ft wide, 7 ft tall, 20 ft deep stall) and a standard US surface parking space (9 ft x 18 ft). Measure your own opening before buying — older garages are frequently narrower.

Garage door width

Fits

73.2 in wide (body only, mirrors folded) — about 22.8 in of total clearance, so roughly 11 in per side.

Garage door height

Clears

58.3 in tall — 25.7 in of headroom before roof rails, antennas, or a roof box are added.

Parking space

Fits a standard stall

178.3 in long leaves 37.7 in to spare in an 18 ft space, and 34.8 in of side clearance in a 9 ft one.

Size drift: the 2018 Ford Focus is 1 in longer than the 2015 car in our records. If you are replacing an older example with a newer one, check the garage clearance again rather than assuming the outgoing car's footprint carries over.

Its wheelbase (104.3 in) accounts for about 60% of overall length. A higher share generally means shorter overhangs — better approach and departure clearance on driveways and ramps, and more cabin space for the same parking footprint.

Want to see it against another vehicle at the same scale? Open the car size comparison tool or check the Ford Focus curb weight to pair footprint with mass.

Frequently Asked Questions About Focus Dimensions

How long is the Ford Focus?

The Ford Focus is 172.835 inches long, 71.6535 inches wide and 57.874 inches tall. That is roughly 14.4 feet — compare it with your garage depth before buying.

Will the Ford Focus fit in a standard garage?

A standard single-car garage is about 20 feet (240 in) deep and 10 feet (120 in) wide. At 172.835 in long and 71.6535 in wide, the Ford Focus fits with 67 in of room to spare front-to-back. Remember to allow for mirrors and door swing.

How much does the Ford Focus weigh?

Curb weight for the Ford Focus is about 3,252 lbs. Curb weight excludes passengers and cargo, so add roughly 150 lbs per occupant when calculating payload.