Spec Sizes

Ford Focus vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Subaru Impreza

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length175.0 in
  • Height58.6 in
  • Wheelbase102.9 in
  • Curb weight2,588 lb – 2,623 lb
Front / width
  • Width66.7 in – 67.9 in
  • Subaru Impreza width68.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus is 2.1 in shorter (175.0 in vs 177.1 in)
  • Width: Ford Focus is 1.2 in narrower (67.3 in vs 68.5 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus is 0.5 in taller (58.6 in vs 58.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (102.9 in vs 103.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 498 lb heavier (2,606 lb vs 3,103 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 498 lb heavier (2,606 lb vs 3,103 lb)
  2. Width: Ford Focus is 1.2 in narrower (67.3 in vs 68.5 in)
  3. Length: Ford Focus is 2.1 in shorter (175.0 in vs 177.1 in)
  4. Height: Ford Focus is 0.5 in taller (58.6 in vs 58.1 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (102.9 in vs 103.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 2.1 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 1.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord FocusSubaru ImprezaDifference
Length175.0 in177.1 in2.1 in
Width67.3 in68.5 in1.2 in
Height58.6 in58.1 in0.5 in
Wheelbase102.9 in103.1 in0.2 in
Curb weight2,606 lb3,103 lb498 lb

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