Hyundai Sonata vs Subaru Legacy Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Sonata · Subaru Legacy
- Length189.8 in
- Height57.9 in
- Wheelbase110.0 in
- Curb weight3,161 lb – 3,452 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Subaru Legacy width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 3.4 in shorter (189.8 in vs 186.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 0.5 in narrower (72.2 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 1.4 in taller (57.9 in vs 59.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 108.3 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 107 lb heavier (3,307 lb vs 3,414 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 107 lb heavier (3,307 lb vs 3,414 lb)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 1.4 in taller (57.9 in vs 59.3 in)
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 3.4 in shorter (189.8 in vs 186.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 108.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 0.5 in narrower (72.2 in vs 71.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 3.4 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Sonata · garage fit for Subaru Legacy
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Legacy — Based on length × width (Subaru Legacy)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Sonata | Subaru Legacy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.8 in | 186.4 in | 3.4 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 71.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 59.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 108.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,307 lb | 3,414 lb | 107 lb |
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