Subaru Impreza vs Ford Focus ST Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Ford Focus ST
- Length175.6 in – 182.1 in
- Height57.3 in – 58.9 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight2,955 lb – 3,128 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Ford Focus ST width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus ST is 7.2 in shorter (178.8 in vs 171.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.7 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Ford Focus ST is 0.3 in taller (58.1 in vs 58.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus ST is 182 lb heavier (3,042 lb vs 3,223 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Focus ST is 182 lb heavier (3,042 lb vs 3,223 lb)
- Length: Ford Focus ST is 7.2 in shorter (178.8 in vs 171.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.7 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 104.3 in)
- Height: Ford Focus ST is 0.3 in taller (58.1 in vs 58.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus ST — Ford Focus ST is shorter by 7.2 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Ford Focus ST
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 1.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus ST — Based on length × width (Ford Focus ST)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Impreza | Ford Focus ST | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.8 in | 171.7 in | 7.2 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 71.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 58.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 104.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,042 lb | 3,223 lb | 182 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 175.6 in – 182.1 in).
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