Dodge Caliber vs Ford Focus ST Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 vs 2018 catalog dimensions. Dodge Caliber · Ford Focus ST

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length173.8 in
  • Height60.4 in
  • Wheelbase103.7 in
  • Curb weight2,940 lb – 3,104 lb
Front / width
  • Width68.8 in
  • Ford Focus ST width71.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus ST is 2.1 in shorter (173.8 in vs 171.7 in)
  • Width: Dodge Caliber is 2.9 in narrower (68.8 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Height: Dodge Caliber is 2.0 in taller (60.4 in vs 58.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Focus ST has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 104.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Focus ST is 201 lb heavier (3,022 lb vs 3,223 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Focus ST is 201 lb heavier (3,022 lb vs 3,223 lb)
  2. Width: Dodge Caliber is 2.9 in narrower (68.8 in vs 71.7 in)
  3. Height: Dodge Caliber is 2.0 in taller (60.4 in vs 58.4 in)
  4. Length: Ford Focus ST is 2.1 in shorter (173.8 in vs 171.7 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Ford Focus ST has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 104.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus ST — Ford Focus ST is shorter by 2.1 in Check garage fit for Dodge Caliber · garage fit for Ford Focus ST
  • Narrower for tight parkingDodge Caliber — Dodge Caliber is narrower by 2.9 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintDodge Caliber — Based on length × width (Dodge Caliber)

Dimension comparison

SpecDodge CaliberFord Focus STDifference
Length173.8 in171.7 in2.1 in
Width68.8 in71.7 in2.9 in
Height60.4 in58.4 in2.0 in
Wheelbase103.7 in104.3 in0.6 in
Ground clearance—4.7 in—
Curb weight3,022 lb3,223 lb201 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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