Dodge Neon vs Ford Focus RS Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 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
  • Length174.4 in
  • Height56.0 in
  • Wheelbase105.0 in
  • Curb weight2,581 lb – 2,626 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.4 in
  • Ford Focus RS width71.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus RS is 1.6 in shorter (174.4 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 831 lb heavier (2,604 lb vs 3,434 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Focus RS is 831 lb heavier (2,604 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. Length: Ford Focus RS is 1.6 in shorter (174.4 in vs 172.8 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Dodge Neon has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (105.0 in vs 104.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus RSFord Focus RS is shorter by 1.6 in Check garage fit for Dodge Neon · garage fit for Ford Focus RS
  • Narrower for tight parkingDodge NeonDodge Neon is narrower by 4.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintDodge NeonBased on length × width (Dodge Neon)

Dimension comparison

SpecDodge NeonFord Focus RSDifference
Length174.4 in172.8 in1.6 in
Width67.4 in71.7 in4.3 in
Height56.0 in58.0 in2.0 in
Wheelbase105.0 in104.2 in0.8 in
Ground clearance4.1 in
Curb weight2,604 lb3,434 lb831 lb

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

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