Mazda Mazda6 vs Subaru Legacy Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda6 · Subaru Legacy
- Length192.7 in
- Height57.1 in
- Wheelbase111.4 in
- Ground clearance6.4 in – 6.7 in
- Curb weight3,179 lb – 3,250 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Subaru Legacy width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 3.9 in shorter (192.7 in vs 188.8 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 1.9 in taller (57.1 in vs 59.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda6 has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 108.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda6 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 5.9 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 344 lb heavier (3,215 lb vs 3,559 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda6 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 5.9 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 344 lb heavier (3,215 lb vs 3,559 lb)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 1.9 in taller (57.1 in vs 59.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda6 has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 108.3 in)
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 3.9 in shorter (192.7 in vs 188.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda6 · garage fit for Subaru Legacy
- More ground clearanceMazda Mazda6 — Mazda Mazda6 has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Legacy — Based on length × width (Subaru Legacy)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda6 | Subaru Legacy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.7 in | 188.8 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 59.0 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 108.3 in | 3.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in | 5.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,215 lb | 3,559 lb | 344 lb |
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