Subaru Impreza vs Ford Focus ST Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Ford Focus ST
- Length173.8 in – 180.3 in
- Height57.7 in – 57.9 in
- Wheelbase104.1 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,911 lb – 3,087 lb
- Width68.5 in
- Ford Focus ST width71.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus ST is 5.5 in shorter (177.1 in vs 171.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 3.3 in narrower (68.5 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 0.1 in taller (57.8 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus ST has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (104.1 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus ST is 224 lb heavier (2,999 lb vs 3,223 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Focus ST is 224 lb heavier (2,999 lb vs 3,223 lb)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 3.3 in narrower (68.5 in vs 71.8 in)
- Length: Ford Focus ST is 5.5 in shorter (177.1 in vs 171.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus ST has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (104.1 in vs 104.3 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 0.1 in taller (57.8 in vs 57.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus ST — Ford Focus ST is shorter by 5.5 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Ford Focus ST
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 3.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Impreza | Ford Focus ST | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.1 in | 171.6 in | 5.5 in |
| Width | 68.5 in | 71.8 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 57.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.1 in | 104.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,999 lb | 3,223 lb | 224 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 173.8 in – 180.3 in).
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