Spec Sizes

Subaru Impreza vs Ford Focus ST Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Ford Focus ST

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

Side view
  • Length175.6 in – 182.1 in
  • Height57.3 in – 58.9 in
  • Wheelbase105.1 in
  • Ground clearance5.1 in
  • Curb weight2,974 lb – 3,128 lb
Front / width
  • 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)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Impreza has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 4.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Focus ST is 172 lb heavier (3,051 lb vs 3,223 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Subaru Impreza has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 4.7 in)
  2. Curb weight: Ford Focus ST is 172 lb heavier (3,051 lb vs 3,223 lb)
  3. Length: Ford Focus ST is 7.2 in shorter (178.8 in vs 171.7 in)
  4. Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.7 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.7 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 104.3 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
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza has 0.4 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus ST — Based on length × width (Ford Focus ST)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru ImprezaFord Focus STDifference
Length178.8 in171.7 in7.2 in
Width70.0 in71.7 in1.7 in
Height58.1 in58.4 in0.3 in
Wheelbase105.1 in104.3 in0.8 in
Ground clearance5.1 in4.7 in0.4 in
Curb weight3,051 lb3,223 lb172 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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