Ford Focus RS vs Subaru WRX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus RS · Subaru WRX
- Length171.7 in
- Height58.4 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.1 in
- Width71.7 in
- Subaru WRX width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus RS is 9.2 in shorter (171.7 in vs 180.9 in)
- Width: Subaru WRX is 1.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 0.3 in taller (58.4 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Subaru WRX has 0.8 in more ground clearance (4.1 in vs 4.9 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru WRX has 0.8 in more ground clearance (4.1 in vs 4.9 in)
- Length: Ford Focus RS is 9.2 in shorter (171.7 in vs 180.9 in)
- Width: Subaru WRX is 1.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 0.3 in taller (58.4 in vs 58.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus RS — Ford Focus RS is shorter by 9.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus RS · garage fit for Subaru WRX
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru WRX — Subaru WRX is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru WRX — Subaru WRX has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus RS — Based on length × width (Ford Focus RS)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus RS | Subaru WRX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.7 in | 180.9 in | 9.2 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 58.4 in | 58.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 104.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.1 in | 4.9 in | 0.8 in |
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