Spec Sizes

Ford Focus vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 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
  • Ground clearance4.7 in
  • Curb weight2,623 lb – 2,642 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.8 in
  • Subaru Impreza width68.5 in – 70.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus is 2.1 in shorter (175.0 in vs 177.1 in)
  • Width: Ford Focus is 1.8 in narrower (67.8 in vs 69.6 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus is 0.5 in taller (58.6 in vs 58.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (102.9 in vs 103.2 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Impreza has 1.3 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 6.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 515 lb heavier (2,633 lb vs 3,147 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Subaru Impreza has 1.3 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 6.0 in)
  2. Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 515 lb heavier (2,633 lb vs 3,147 lb)
  3. Width: Ford Focus is 1.8 in narrower (67.8 in vs 69.6 in)
  4. Length: Ford Focus is 2.1 in shorter (175.0 in vs 177.1 in)
  5. Height: Ford Focus is 0.5 in taller (58.6 in vs 58.1 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 1.8 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza has 1.3 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord FocusSubaru ImprezaDifference
Length175.0 in177.1 in2.1 in
Width67.8 in69.6 in1.8 in
Height58.6 in58.1 in0.5 in
Wheelbase102.9 in103.2 in0.3 in
Ground clearance4.7 in6.0 in1.3 in
Curb weight2,633 lb3,147 lb515 lb

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