Subaru Legacy vs Ford Fusion Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Ford Fusion

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length187.2 in
  • Height59.3 in
  • Wheelbase108.3 in
  • Ground clearance6.0 in
  • Curb weight3,315 lb – 3,545 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in
  • Ford Fusion width72.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Legacy is 4.5 in shorter (187.2 in vs 191.7 in)
  • Width: Subaru Legacy is 1.2 in narrower (71.7 in vs 72.9 in)
  • Height: Subaru Legacy is 1.2 in taller (59.3 in vs 58.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 112.2 in)
  • Ground clearance: essentially the same
  • Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 124 lb heavier (3,430 lb vs 3,554 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 124 lb heavier (3,430 lb vs 3,554 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 112.2 in)
  3. Length: Subaru Legacy is 4.5 in shorter (187.2 in vs 191.7 in)
  4. Height: Subaru Legacy is 1.2 in taller (59.3 in vs 58.1 in)
  5. Width: Subaru Legacy is 1.2 in narrower (71.7 in vs 72.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru LegacySubaru Legacy is shorter by 4.5 in Check garage fit for Subaru Legacy · garage fit for Ford Fusion
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru LegacySubaru Legacy is narrower by 1.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru LegacyBased on length × width (Subaru Legacy)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru LegacyFord FusionDifference
Length187.2 in191.7 in4.5 in
Width71.7 in72.9 in1.2 in
Height59.3 in58.1 in1.2 in
Wheelbase108.3 in112.2 in3.9 in
Ground clearance6.0 in6.0 in0.0 in
Curb weight3,430 lb3,554 lb124 lb

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