Dodge Caliber vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Dodge Caliber · Ford Focus

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 weight2,966 lb – 3,308 lb
Front / width
  • Width68.8 in
  • Ford Focus width66.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus is 0.4 in shorter (173.8 in vs 173.4 in)
  • Width: Ford Focus is 2.1 in narrower (68.8 in vs 66.7 in)
  • Height: Dodge Caliber is 3.3 in taller (60.4 in vs 57.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Dodge Caliber has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 102.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Dodge Caliber is 439 lb heavier (3,137 lb vs 2,698 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Dodge Caliber is 439 lb heavier (3,137 lb vs 2,698 lb)
  2. Height: Dodge Caliber is 3.3 in taller (60.4 in vs 57.1 in)
  3. Width: Ford Focus is 2.1 in narrower (68.8 in vs 66.7 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Dodge Caliber has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 102.9 in)
  5. Length: Ford Focus is 0.4 in shorter (173.8 in vs 173.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord FocusFord Focus is shorter by 0.4 in Check garage fit for Dodge Caliber · garage fit for Ford Focus
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord FocusFord Focus is narrower by 2.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord FocusBased on length × width (Ford Focus)

Dimension comparison

SpecDodge CaliberFord FocusDifference
Length173.8 in173.4 in0.4 in
Width68.8 in66.7 in2.1 in
Height60.4 in57.1 in3.3 in
Wheelbase103.7 in102.9 in0.8 in
Curb weight3,137 lb2,698 lb439 lb

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