Spec Sizes

Subaru Impreza vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 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 – 180.3 in
  • Height58.1 in
  • Wheelbase103.1 in
  • Curb weight3,053 lb – 3,240 lb
Front / width
  • Width68.5 in
  • Ford Focus width67.8 in – 67.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus is 2.1 in shorter (177.1 in vs 175.0 in)
  • Width: Ford Focus is 0.7 in narrower (68.5 in vs 67.8 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus is 0.5 in taller (58.1 in vs 58.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 102.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 541 lb heavier (3,147 lb vs 2,606 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 541 lb heavier (3,147 lb vs 2,606 lb)
  2. Length: Ford Focus is 2.1 in shorter (177.1 in vs 175.0 in)
  3. Width: Ford Focus is 0.7 in narrower (68.5 in vs 67.8 in)
  4. Height: Ford Focus is 0.5 in taller (58.1 in vs 58.6 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 102.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 2.1 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Ford Focus
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 0.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru ImprezaFord FocusDifference
Length177.1 in175.0 in2.1 in
Width68.5 in67.8 in0.7 in
Height58.1 in58.6 in0.5 in
Wheelbase103.1 in102.9 in0.2 in
Curb weight3,147 lb2,606 lb541 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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