Ford Focus ST vs Dodge Caliber Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 vs 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus ST · Dodge Caliber

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

Side view
  • Length171.7 in
  • Height58.4 in
  • Wheelbase104.3 in
  • Ground clearance4.7 in
  • Curb weight3,223 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in
  • Dodge Caliber width68.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus ST is 2.1 in shorter (171.7 in vs 173.8 in)
  • Width: Dodge Caliber is 2.9 in narrower (71.7 in vs 68.8 in)
  • Height: Dodge Caliber is 2.0 in taller (58.4 in vs 60.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Focus ST has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Focus ST is 247 lb heavier (3,223 lb vs 2,976 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Focus ST is 247 lb heavier (3,223 lb vs 2,976 lb)
  2. Width: Dodge Caliber is 2.9 in narrower (71.7 in vs 68.8 in)
  3. Height: Dodge Caliber is 2.0 in taller (58.4 in vs 60.4 in)
  4. Length: Ford Focus ST is 2.1 in shorter (171.7 in vs 173.8 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Ford Focus ST has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus STFord Focus ST is shorter by 2.1 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus ST · garage fit for Dodge Caliber
  • Narrower for tight parkingDodge CaliberDodge Caliber is narrower by 2.9 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintDodge CaliberBased on length × width (Dodge Caliber)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord Focus STDodge CaliberDifference
Length171.7 in173.8 in2.1 in
Width71.7 in68.8 in2.9 in
Height58.4 in60.4 in2.0 in
Wheelbase104.3 in103.7 in0.6 in
Ground clearance4.7 in
Curb weight3,223 lb2,976 lb247 lb

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

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