Spec Sizes

Ford Focus ST vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2017 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
  • Curb weight3,223 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in
  • Subaru Impreza width70.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus ST is 7.2 in shorter (171.7 in vs 178.8 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.7 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.0 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus ST is 0.3 in taller (58.4 in vs 58.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 105.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Focus ST is 182 lb heavier (3,223 lb vs 3,042 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Focus ST is 182 lb heavier (3,223 lb vs 3,042 lb)
  2. Length: Ford Focus ST is 7.2 in shorter (171.7 in vs 178.8 in)
  3. Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.7 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.0 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 105.1 in)
  5. Height: Ford Focus ST is 0.3 in taller (58.4 in vs 58.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus ST — Ford Focus ST is shorter by 7.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus ST · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 1.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus ST — Based on length × width (Ford Focus ST)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord Focus STSubaru ImprezaDifference
Length171.7 in178.8 in7.2 in
Width71.7 in70.0 in1.7 in
Height58.4 in58.1 in0.3 in
Wheelbase104.3 in105.1 in0.8 in
Ground clearance—5.1 in—
Curb weight3,223 lb3,042 lb182 lb

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