Ford Focus ST vs Subaru WRX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus ST · Subaru WRX
- Length171.7 in
- Height58.4 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight3,223 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Subaru WRX width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus ST 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 ST is 0.3 in taller (58.4 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Subaru WRX has 0.2 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 4.9 in)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Ford Focus ST is 9.2 in shorter (171.7 in vs 180.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru WRX has 0.2 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 4.9 in)
- Width: Subaru WRX is 1.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.7 in)
- 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 9.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus ST · 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 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus ST — Based on length × width (Ford Focus ST)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus ST | 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 | 4.7 in | 4.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,223 lb | — | — |
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