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Ford Focus Specs

Since 2000 the Focus has lost 0.8″ in length and gained 631 lb: weight rose 25%, length only 0%.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 3 generations · 2000–2018 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The 2018 Ford Focus, the latest model year on record, is 174″ long, 72″ wide and 57.9″ tall on a 104.3″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,201 lb. At 14.5 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.5 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Ford Focus generation, measured

The biggest change came in 2012: the new car was 3.2″ longer and 384 lb heavier than the 2005–2011 one.

FIG.01·Ford Focus dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2000–2004174.8″66.9″56.3″103.1″2,571 lb
2005–2011172″66.9″56.3″103.1″2,557 lb
2012–2018175.2″72″57.9″104.3″2,941 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Focus year by year

FIG.02·Ford Focus dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2018174″72″104.3″3,201 lb4
2017174″72″104.3″3,201 lb4
2016174″72″104.3″3,201 lb4
2015173.6″72.4″104.3″3,201 lb4
2014173.6″72.4″104.3″3,201 lb4
2013173.6″72.4″104.3″3,201 lb4
2012175.2″72″104.3″2,941 lb2
2011175.2″67.7″102.8″2,663 lb2
2010175.2″67.7″102.8″2,663 lb2
2009175.2″67.7″102.8″2,604 lb2
2008175.2″67.7″102.8″2,604 lb2
2007172.4″66.9″103.1″2,659 lb4
2006172.4″66.9″103.1″2,659 lb4
2005172.4″66.9″103.1″2,597 lb4
2004171.3″66.9″103.1″2,615 lb6
2003171.3″66.9″103.1″2,615 lb6
2002172.4″66.9″103.1″2,597 lb4
2001173.6″66.9″103.1″2,617 lb3
2000173.6″66.9″103.1″2,617 lb3
ROWS 19·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Focus on the used market

In 3,304 Focus listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2012–2018 car is the most common: 2,386 of them (72%), at an average asking price of $5,764. ForCar visitors have decoded 304 Focus VINs; the most checked model years are 2014, 2016 and 2018.

FIG.05·Ford Focus generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2012–20182,38672%$5,764118,047 mi
2005–201178424%$3,173145,489 mi
2000–20041334%$2,978138,630 mi
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Focus fit

FIG.02·Ford Focus — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep14.5 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft14.5 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

FIG.03·Ford Focus against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 832 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width72″70.5″+1.5″
Wheelbase104.3″103.1″+1.2″
Curb weight3,201 lb3,221 lb−20 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Focus against its rivals

Next to the Mitsubishi Lancer, Buick Verano and Kia Forte Koup, the Focus is the shortest and the widest of the four.

FIG.04·Ford Focus against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Ford Focus (this car)2018174″72″3,201 lb
Mitsubishi Lancer2018181.9″69.3″3,016 lb
Buick Verano2017183.9″71.3″3,300 lb
Kia Forte Koup2018178.3″70.1″2,928 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 Focus bigger than the 2017?

No. The 2018 and 2017 Focus are the same size and weight.

Which Focus years share the same body?

By our measurements the body changed in 2005 and 2012. Model years inside each range, such as 2012–2018, share the same dimensions; the boundaries are estimated from changes in size.

Which is bigger, the Focus or the Mitsubishi Lancer?

The 2018 Mitsubishi Lancer is 7.9″ longer and 185 lb lighter than the 2018 Focus.

How much does a used Focus cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $2,978 for the 2000–2004 car to $5,764 for the 2012–2018 one, across 3,304 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 19 Focus model years, 2000 to 2018. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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