Subaru Legacy vs Ford Fusion Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Ford Fusion
- Length188.8 in
- Height59.0 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight3,505 lb – 3,748 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Ford Fusion width72.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 2.9 in shorter (188.8 in vs 191.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 0.5 in narrower (72.4 in vs 72.9 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 0.9 in taller (59.0 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 112.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Fusion has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 6.0 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 71 lb heavier (3,627 lb vs 3,556 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 112.2 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 71 lb heavier (3,627 lb vs 3,556 lb)
- Ground clearance: Ford Fusion has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 6.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 0.9 in taller (59.0 in vs 58.1 in)
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 2.9 in shorter (188.8 in vs 191.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 2.9 in Check garage fit for Subaru Legacy · garage fit for Ford Fusion
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is narrower by 0.5 in
- More ground clearanceFord Fusion — Ford Fusion has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Legacy — Based on length × width (Subaru Legacy)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Legacy | Ford Fusion | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.8 in | 191.7 in | 2.9 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 59.0 in | 58.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 112.2 in | 3.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 6.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,627 lb | 3,556 lb | 71 lb |
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