Spec Sizes

Ford Focus vs Dodge Dart Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Dodge Dart

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

Side view
  • Length171.6 in – 178.5 in
  • Height57.7 in
  • Wheelbase104.3 in
  • Ground clearance4.7 in
  • Curb weight2,935 lb – 3,055 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.8 in
  • Dodge Dart width72.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus is 8.8 in shorter (175.1 in vs 183.9 in)
  • Width: Ford Focus is 0.2 in narrower (71.8 in vs 72.0 in)
  • Height: essentially the same
  • Wheelbase: Dodge Dart has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Dodge Dart is 191 lb heavier (2,995 lb vs 3,186 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Dodge Dart is 191 lb heavier (2,995 lb vs 3,186 lb)
  2. Length: Ford Focus is 8.8 in shorter (175.1 in vs 183.9 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Dodge Dart has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.4 in)
  4. Width: Ford Focus is 0.2 in narrower (71.8 in vs 72.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 8.8 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Dodge Dart
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 0.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord FocusDodge DartDifference
Length175.1 in183.9 in8.8 in
Width71.8 in72.0 in0.2 in
Height57.7 in57.7 in0.0 in
Wheelbase104.3 in106.4 in2.1 in
Ground clearance4.7 in——
Curb weight2,995 lb3,186 lb191 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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