Ford Focus RS vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus RS · Subaru Impreza
- Length172.8 in
- Height58.0 in
- Wheelbase104.2 in
- Ground clearance4.1 in
- Curb weight3,434 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Subaru Impreza width70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus RS is 6.0 in shorter (172.8 in vs 178.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.7 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 0.1 in taller (58.0 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Impreza has 1.0 in more ground clearance (4.1 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus RS is 383 lb heavier (3,434 lb vs 3,051 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Impreza has 1.0 in more ground clearance (4.1 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus RS is 383 lb heavier (3,434 lb vs 3,051 lb)
- Length: Ford Focus RS is 6.0 in shorter (172.8 in vs 178.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.7 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 105.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus RS — Ford Focus RS is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus RS · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 1.7 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus RS — Based on length × width (Ford Focus RS)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus RS | Subaru Impreza | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.8 in | 178.8 in | 6.0 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.0 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 58.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.2 in | 105.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.1 in | 5.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,434 lb | 3,051 lb | 383 lb |
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