Spec Sizes

Ford Focus ST vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus ST · Subaru Impreza

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
  • Subaru Impreza width68.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus ST is 5.6 in shorter (171.7 in vs 177.3 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 3.2 in narrower (71.7 in vs 68.5 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus ST is 0.7 in taller (58.4 in vs 57.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Focus ST has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 104.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Impreza has 1.1 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Focus ST is 180 lb heavier (3,223 lb vs 3,043 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Subaru Impreza has 1.1 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.8 in)
  2. Curb weight: Ford Focus ST is 180 lb heavier (3,223 lb vs 3,043 lb)
  3. Width: Subaru Impreza is 3.2 in narrower (71.7 in vs 68.5 in)
  4. Length: Ford Focus ST is 5.6 in shorter (171.7 in vs 177.3 in)
  5. Height: Ford Focus ST is 0.7 in taller (58.4 in vs 57.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus ST — Ford Focus ST is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus ST · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 3.2 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza has 1.1 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord Focus STSubaru ImprezaDifference
Length171.7 in177.3 in5.6 in
Width71.7 in68.5 in3.2 in
Height58.4 in57.7 in0.7 in
Wheelbase104.3 in104.1 in0.2 in
Ground clearance4.7 in5.8 in1.1 in
Curb weight3,223 lb3,043 lb180 lb

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