Dodge Caliber vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Dodge Caliber · Ford Focus
- Length173.8 in
- Height60.4 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Curb weight2,940 lb – 3,104 lb
- Width68.8 in
- Ford Focus width67.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Caliber is 1.2 in shorter (173.8 in vs 175.0 in)
- Width: Ford Focus is 1.0 in narrower (68.8 in vs 67.8 in)
- Height: Dodge Caliber is 1.8 in taller (60.4 in vs 58.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Caliber has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 102.9 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Caliber is 390 lb heavier (3,022 lb vs 2,633 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Caliber is 390 lb heavier (3,022 lb vs 2,633 lb)
- Height: Dodge Caliber is 1.8 in taller (60.4 in vs 58.6 in)
- Width: Ford Focus is 1.0 in narrower (68.8 in vs 67.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Caliber has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 102.9 in)
- Length: Dodge Caliber is 1.2 in shorter (173.8 in vs 175.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Caliber — Dodge Caliber is shorter by 1.2 in Check garage fit for Dodge Caliber · garage fit for Ford Focus
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 1.0 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Caliber | Ford Focus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 173.8 in | 175.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 67.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 60.4 in | 58.6 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 102.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 4.7 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,022 lb | 2,633 lb | 390 lb |
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