Subaru Legacy vs Acura ILX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Acura ILX
- Length188.8 in
- Height59.0 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight3,455 lb – 3,662 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Acura ILX width70.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura ILX is 9.7 in shorter (188.8 in vs 179.1 in)
- Width: Acura ILX is 1.8 in narrower (72.4 in vs 70.6 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 3.4 in taller (59.0 in vs 55.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura ILX has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 6.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 592 lb heavier (3,559 lb vs 2,967 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 592 lb heavier (3,559 lb vs 2,967 lb)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 3.4 in taller (59.0 in vs 55.6 in)
- Length: Acura ILX is 9.7 in shorter (188.8 in vs 179.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 105.1 in)
- Width: Acura ILX is 1.8 in narrower (72.4 in vs 70.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura ILX — Acura ILX is shorter by 9.7 in Check garage fit for Subaru Legacy · garage fit for Acura ILX
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura ILX — Acura ILX is narrower by 1.8 in
- More ground clearanceAcura ILX — Acura ILX has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura ILX — Based on length × width (Acura ILX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Legacy | Acura ILX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.8 in | 179.1 in | 9.7 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 70.6 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 59.0 in | 55.6 in | 3.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 105.1 in | 3.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 6.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,559 lb | 2,967 lb | 592 lb |
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