Ford Focus vs Dodge Caliber Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Dodge Caliber
- Length171.6 in – 178.5 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight2,857 lb – 3,015 lb
- Width71.8 in
- Dodge Caliber width68.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Caliber is 1.3 in shorter (175.1 in vs 173.8 in)
- Width: Dodge Caliber is 3.0 in narrower (71.8 in vs 68.8 in)
- Height: Dodge Caliber is 2.7 in taller (57.7 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.7 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Caliber is 40 lb heavier (2,936 lb vs 2,976 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Dodge Caliber is 2.7 in taller (57.7 in vs 60.4 in)
- Width: Dodge Caliber is 3.0 in narrower (71.8 in vs 68.8 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Caliber is 40 lb heavier (2,936 lb vs 2,976 lb)
- Length: Dodge Caliber is 1.3 in shorter (175.1 in vs 173.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Caliber — Dodge Caliber is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Dodge Caliber
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Caliber — Dodge Caliber is narrower by 3.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Caliber — Based on length × width (Dodge Caliber)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus | Dodge Caliber | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.1 in | 173.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 68.8 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 60.4 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,936 lb | 2,976 lb | 40 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 171.6 in – 178.5 in).
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