Dodge Neon vs Ford Focus RS Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2002 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
  • Length173.1 in
  • Height56.0 in
  • Wheelbase105.0 in
  • Curb weight2,567 lb – 2,709 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.4 in
  • Ford Focus RS width71.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus RS is 0.3 in shorter (173.1 in vs 172.8 in)
  • Width: Dodge Neon is 4.3 in narrower (67.4 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus RS is 2.0 in taller (56.0 in vs 58.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Dodge Neon has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (105.0 in vs 104.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Focus RS is 796 lb heavier (2,638 lb vs 3,434 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Focus RS is 796 lb heavier (2,638 lb vs 3,434 lb)
  2. Width: Dodge Neon is 4.3 in narrower (67.4 in vs 71.7 in)
  3. Height: Ford Focus RS is 2.0 in taller (56.0 in vs 58.0 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Dodge Neon has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (105.0 in vs 104.2 in)
  5. Length: Ford Focus RS is 0.3 in shorter (173.1 in vs 172.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus RS — Ford Focus RS is shorter by 0.3 in Check garage fit for Dodge Neon · garage fit for Ford Focus RS
  • Narrower for tight parkingDodge Neon — Dodge Neon is narrower by 4.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintDodge Neon — Based on length × width (Dodge Neon)

Dimension comparison

SpecDodge NeonFord Focus RSDifference
Length173.1 in172.8 in0.3 in
Width67.4 in71.7 in4.3 in
Height56.0 in58.0 in2.0 in
Wheelbase105.0 in104.2 in0.8 in
Ground clearance—4.1 in—
Curb weight2,638 lb3,434 lb796 lb

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

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