Honda Accord vs Subaru Legacy Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Honda Accord · Subaru Legacy
- Length191.0 in – 194.9 in
- Height56.4 in – 58.1 in
- Wheelbase107.9 in – 110.2 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight3,184 lb – 3,593 lb
- Width72.7 in – 72.8 in
- Subaru Legacy width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 6.5 in shorter (192.9 in vs 186.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 1.0 in narrower (72.8 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 2.0 in taller (57.3 in vs 59.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Accord has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (109.1 in vs 108.3 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 6.5 in shorter (192.9 in vs 186.4 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 2.0 in taller (57.3 in vs 59.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 1.0 in narrower (72.8 in vs 71.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Accord has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (109.1 in vs 108.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 6.5 in Check garage fit for Honda Accord · garage fit for Subaru Legacy
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Legacy — Based on length × width (Subaru Legacy)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Accord | Subaru Legacy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.9 in | 186.4 in | 6.5 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 71.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 59.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.1 in | 108.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,389 lb | 3,389 lb | 0 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 191.0 in – 194.9 in).
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