Dodge Neon vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Dodge Neon · Ford Focus

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 width66.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus is 1.0 in shorter (174.4 in vs 173.4 in)
  • Width: Ford Focus is 0.7 in narrower (67.4 in vs 66.7 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus is 1.1 in taller (56.0 in vs 57.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Dodge Neon has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (105.0 in vs 102.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Focus is 58 lb heavier (2,604 lb vs 2,662 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Focus is 58 lb heavier (2,604 lb vs 2,662 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Dodge Neon has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (105.0 in vs 102.9 in)
  3. Height: Ford Focus is 1.1 in taller (56.0 in vs 57.1 in)
  4. Width: Ford Focus is 0.7 in narrower (67.4 in vs 66.7 in)
  5. Length: Ford Focus is 1.0 in shorter (174.4 in vs 173.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord FocusFord Focus is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Dodge Neon · garage fit for Ford Focus
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord FocusFord Focus is narrower by 0.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord FocusBased on length × width (Ford Focus)

Dimension comparison

SpecDodge NeonFord FocusDifference
Length174.4 in173.4 in1.0 in
Width67.4 in66.7 in0.7 in
Height56.0 in57.1 in1.1 in
Wheelbase105.0 in102.9 in2.1 in
Curb weight2,604 lb2,662 lb58 lb

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