Ford Focus vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Subaru Impreza
- Length168.1 in – 178.2 in
- Height56.3 in – 56.9 in
- Wheelbase103.0 in
- Curb weight2,564 lb – 2,759 lb
- Width67.0 in
- Subaru Impreza width66.7 in – 68.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus is 0.3 in shorter (173.1 in vs 173.4 in)
- Width: Ford Focus is 0.4 in narrower (67.0 in vs 67.4 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.0 in taller (56.6 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 99.4 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 404 lb heavier (2,662 lb vs 3,065 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 404 lb heavier (2,662 lb vs 3,065 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 99.4 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.0 in taller (56.6 in vs 57.6 in)
- Width: Ford Focus is 0.4 in narrower (67.0 in vs 67.4 in)
- Length: Ford Focus is 0.3 in shorter (173.1 in vs 173.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 0.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 0.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus | Subaru Impreza | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 173.1 in | 173.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Width | 67.0 in | 67.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 57.6 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 99.4 in | 3.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2,662 lb | 3,065 lb | 404 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 168.1 in – 178.2 in).
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