Spec Sizes

Acura ILX vs Subaru Legacy Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Acura ILX · Subaru Legacy

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

Side view
  • Length182.2 in
  • Height55.6 in
  • Wheelbase105.1 in
  • Curb weight3,095 lb – 3,148 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.6 in
  • Subaru Legacy width72.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura ILX is 6.6 in shorter (182.2 in vs 188.8 in)
  • Width: Acura ILX is 1.8 in narrower (70.6 in vs 72.4 in)
  • Height: Subaru Legacy is 3.4 in taller (55.6 in vs 59.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 108.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 505 lb heavier (3,122 lb vs 3,627 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 505 lb heavier (3,122 lb vs 3,627 lb)
  2. Height: Subaru Legacy is 3.4 in taller (55.6 in vs 59.0 in)
  3. Length: Acura ILX is 6.6 in shorter (182.2 in vs 188.8 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 108.3 in)
  5. Width: Acura ILX is 1.8 in narrower (70.6 in vs 72.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura ILX — Acura ILX is shorter by 6.6 in Check garage fit for Acura ILX · garage fit for Subaru Legacy
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura ILX — Acura ILX is narrower by 1.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura ILX — Based on length × width (Acura ILX)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura ILXSubaru LegacyDifference
Length182.2 in188.8 in6.6 in
Width70.6 in72.4 in1.8 in
Height55.6 in59.0 in3.4 in
Wheelbase105.1 in108.3 in3.2 in
Ground clearance—5.9 in—
Curb weight3,122 lb3,627 lb505 lb

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