Spec Sizes

Dodge Neon vs Ford Focus RS Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 1999 vs 2018 catalog dimensions. Dodge Neon · Ford Focus RS

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

Side view
  • Length171.8 in
  • Height54.8 in
  • Wheelbase104.0 in
  • Curb weight2,389 lb – 2,399 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.5 in – 67.6 in
  • Ford Focus RS width71.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Dodge Neon is 1.0 in shorter (171.8 in vs 172.8 in)
  • Width: Dodge Neon is 4.2 in narrower (67.5 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus RS is 3.2 in taller (54.8 in vs 58.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Focus RS has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (104.0 in vs 104.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Focus RS is 1,040 lb heavier (2,394 lb vs 3,434 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Focus RS is 1,040 lb heavier (2,394 lb vs 3,434 lb)
  2. Width: Dodge Neon is 4.2 in narrower (67.5 in vs 71.7 in)
  3. Height: Ford Focus RS is 3.2 in taller (54.8 in vs 58.0 in)
  4. Length: Dodge Neon is 1.0 in shorter (171.8 in vs 172.8 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Ford Focus RS has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (104.0 in vs 104.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Neon — Dodge Neon is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Dodge Neon · garage fit for Ford Focus RS
  • Narrower for tight parkingDodge Neon — Dodge Neon is narrower by 4.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintDodge Neon — Based on length × width (Dodge Neon)

Dimension comparison

SpecDodge NeonFord Focus RSDifference
Length171.8 in172.8 in1.0 in
Width67.5 in71.7 in4.2 in
Height54.8 in58.0 in3.2 in
Wheelbase104.0 in104.2 in0.2 in
Ground clearance—4.1 in—
Curb weight2,394 lb3,434 lb1,040 lb

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

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