Spec Sizes

Subaru Impreza vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Ford Focus

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

Side view
  • Length173.8 in
  • Height56.7 in – 58.5 in
  • Wheelbase99.4 in
  • Curb weight2,965 lb – 3,085 lb
Front / width
  • Width66.7 in – 68.5 in
  • Ford Focus width67.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus is 0.7 in shorter (173.8 in vs 173.1 in)
  • Width: Ford Focus is 0.6 in narrower (67.6 in vs 67.0 in)
  • Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.0 in taller (57.6 in vs 56.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 103.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 364 lb heavier (3,025 lb vs 2,662 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 364 lb heavier (3,025 lb vs 2,662 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 103.0 in)
  3. Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.0 in taller (57.6 in vs 56.6 in)
  4. Width: Ford Focus is 0.6 in narrower (67.6 in vs 67.0 in)
  5. Length: Ford Focus is 0.7 in shorter (173.8 in vs 173.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 0.7 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Ford Focus
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 0.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru ImprezaFord FocusDifference
Length173.8 in173.1 in0.7 in
Width67.6 in67.0 in0.6 in
Height57.6 in56.6 in1.0 in
Wheelbase99.4 in103.0 in3.6 in
Curb weight3,025 lb2,662 lb364 lb

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