Subaru Legacy vs Buick Regal Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Buick Regal
- Length188.8 in
- Height59.0 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight3,459 lb – 3,697 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Buick Regal width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 1.4 in shorter (188.8 in vs 190.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 0.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 0.8 in taller (59.0 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 107.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Legacy has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 213 lb heavier (3,578 lb vs 3,791 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Legacy has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 213 lb heavier (3,578 lb vs 3,791 lb)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 0.8 in taller (59.0 in vs 58.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 0.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.1 in)
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 1.4 in shorter (188.8 in vs 190.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Subaru Legacy · garage fit for Buick Regal
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Legacy — Based on length × width (Subaru Legacy)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Legacy | Buick Regal | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.8 in | 190.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 73.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 59.0 in | 58.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 107.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 5.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,578 lb | 3,791 lb | 213 lb |
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