Honda Accord vs Subaru Legacy Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Honda Accord · Subaru Legacy
- Length187.6 in – 189.5 in
- Height55.7 in – 57.1 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in – 107.9 in
- Ground clearance6.1 in
- Curb weight3,056 lb – 3,501 lb
- Width71.3 in – 71.5 in
- Subaru Legacy width68.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 1.1 in shorter (188.6 in vs 187.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 3.3 in narrower (71.4 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 0.7 in taller (56.4 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Accord has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 39 lb heavier (3,279 lb vs 3,318 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 3.3 in narrower (71.4 in vs 68.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Accord has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 105.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 0.7 in taller (56.4 in vs 57.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 39 lb heavier (3,279 lb vs 3,318 lb)
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 1.1 in shorter (188.6 in vs 187.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 1.1 in Check garage fit for Honda Accord · garage fit for Subaru Legacy
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is narrower by 3.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Legacy — Based on length × width (Subaru Legacy)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Accord | Subaru Legacy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.6 in | 187.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Width | 71.4 in | 68.1 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 57.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.5 in | 105.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,279 lb | 3,318 lb | 39 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 187.6 in – 189.5 in).
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