Subaru Legacy vs Honda Accord Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Honda Accord
- Length186.4 in
- Height59.3 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight3,270 lb – 3,557 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Honda Accord width72.7 in – 72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 6.3 in shorter (186.4 in vs 192.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 1.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 2.0 in taller (59.3 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Accord has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 109.1 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 25 lb heavier (3,414 lb vs 3,389 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 2.0 in taller (59.3 in vs 57.3 in)
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 6.3 in shorter (186.4 in vs 192.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 1.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 72.8 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 25 lb heavier (3,414 lb vs 3,389 lb)
- Wheelbase: Honda Accord has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 109.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 6.3 in Check garage fit for Subaru Legacy · garage fit for Honda Accord
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Legacy — Based on length × width (Subaru Legacy)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Legacy | Honda Accord | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.4 in | 192.7 in | 6.3 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 72.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 57.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 109.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,414 lb | 3,389 lb | 25 lb |
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