Subaru Legacy vs Acura TL Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2014 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Acura TL
- Length188.8 in
- Height59.0 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight3,459 lb – 3,697 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Acura TL width74.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 5.2 in shorter (188.8 in vs 194.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 1.6 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 1.8 in taller (59.0 in vs 57.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 109.3 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 269 lb heavier (3,578 lb vs 3,847 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 269 lb heavier (3,578 lb vs 3,847 lb)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 1.8 in taller (59.0 in vs 57.2 in)
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 5.2 in shorter (188.8 in vs 194.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 1.6 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 109.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 5.2 in Check garage fit for Subaru Legacy · garage fit for Acura TL
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Legacy — Based on length × width (Subaru Legacy)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Legacy | Acura TL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.8 in | 194.0 in | 5.2 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 74.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 59.0 in | 57.2 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 109.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 5.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,578 lb | 3,847 lb | 269 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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