Honda Accord vs Subaru Legacy Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Honda Accord · Subaru Legacy
- Length186.8 in – 188.8 in
- Height55.0 in – 57.3 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in – 106.9 in
- Curb weight2,888 lb – 3,285 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Subaru Legacy width68.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 1.9 in shorter (187.8 in vs 185.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 1.6 in narrower (70.3 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 1.5 in taller (56.1 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Accord has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (106.0 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 266 lb heavier (3,087 lb vs 3,353 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 266 lb heavier (3,087 lb vs 3,353 lb)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 1.5 in taller (56.1 in vs 57.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 1.6 in narrower (70.3 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Accord has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (106.0 in vs 104.3 in)
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 1.9 in shorter (187.8 in vs 185.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Honda Accord · garage fit for Subaru Legacy
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Legacy — Based on length × width (Subaru Legacy)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Accord | Subaru Legacy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.8 in | 185.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 68.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 57.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.0 in | 104.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,087 lb | 3,353 lb | 266 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 186.8 in – 188.8 in).
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