Subaru Impreza vs Ford Focus RS Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Ford Focus RS
- Length174.0 in – 180.5 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase104.1 in
- Ground clearance5.7 in – 5.9 in
- Curb weight2,955 lb – 3,109 lb
- Width68.5 in
- Ford Focus RS width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus RS is 5.6 in shorter (177.3 in vs 171.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 3.2 in narrower (68.5 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 0.7 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus RS has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (104.1 in vs 104.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Impreza has 1.7 in more ground clearance (5.8 in vs 4.1 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Impreza has 1.7 in more ground clearance (5.8 in vs 4.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 3.2 in narrower (68.5 in vs 71.7 in)
- Length: Ford Focus RS is 5.6 in shorter (177.3 in vs 171.7 in)
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 0.7 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus RS has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (104.1 in vs 104.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus RS — Ford Focus RS is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Ford Focus RS
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 3.2 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza has 1.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Impreza | Ford Focus RS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.3 in | 171.7 in | 5.6 in |
| Width | 68.5 in | 71.7 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 58.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.1 in | 104.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | 4.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,032 lb | — | — |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.0 in – 180.5 in).
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