Subaru WRX vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Subaru WRX · Ford Focus
- Length180.9 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in
- Width70.7 in
- Ford Focus width71.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus is 5.8 in shorter (180.9 in vs 175.1 in)
- Width: Subaru WRX is 1.1 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 0.4 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Subaru WRX has 0.2 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 4.7 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru WRX has 0.2 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 4.7 in)
- Length: Ford Focus is 5.8 in shorter (180.9 in vs 175.1 in)
- Width: Subaru WRX is 1.1 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 0.4 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for Subaru WRX · garage fit for Ford Focus
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru WRX — Subaru WRX is narrower by 1.1 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru WRX — Subaru WRX has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru WRX | Ford Focus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.9 in | 175.1 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 57.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 104.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in | 4.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | — | 2,995 lb | — |
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