Subaru Legacy vs Audi A4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Audi A4
- Length188.8 in
- Height59.0 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight3,459 lb – 3,697 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Audi A4 width72.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A4 is 2.7 in shorter (188.8 in vs 186.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 0.1 in narrower (72.4 in vs 72.5 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 2.8 in taller (59.0 in vs 56.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 111.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A4 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 6.0 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 24 lb heavier (3,578 lb vs 3,555 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 2.8 in taller (59.0 in vs 56.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 111.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A4 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 6.0 in)
- Length: Audi A4 is 2.7 in shorter (188.8 in vs 186.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 24 lb heavier (3,578 lb vs 3,555 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A4 — Audi A4 is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for Subaru Legacy · garage fit for Audi A4
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceAudi A4 — Audi A4 has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A4 — Based on length × width (Audi A4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Legacy | Audi A4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.8 in | 186.1 in | 2.7 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 59.0 in | 56.2 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 111.0 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 6.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,578 lb | 3,555 lb | 24 lb |
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