Subaru Legacy vs Lincoln MKZ Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Lincoln MKZ
- Length188.8 in
- Height59.0 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight3,455 lb – 3,662 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Lincoln MKZ width73.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 5.3 in shorter (188.8 in vs 194.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 1.0 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.4 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 0.8 in taller (59.0 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Lincoln MKZ has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 112.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Legacy has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.2 in)
- Curb weight: Lincoln MKZ is 238 lb heavier (3,559 lb vs 3,797 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Legacy has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.2 in)
- Curb weight: Lincoln MKZ is 238 lb heavier (3,559 lb vs 3,797 lb)
- Wheelbase: Lincoln MKZ has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 112.2 in)
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 5.3 in shorter (188.8 in vs 194.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 0.8 in taller (59.0 in vs 58.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 5.3 in Check garage fit for Subaru Legacy · garage fit for Lincoln MKZ
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Legacy — Based on length × width (Subaru Legacy)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Legacy | Lincoln MKZ | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.8 in | 194.1 in | 5.3 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 73.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 59.0 in | 58.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 112.2 in | 3.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 5.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,559 lb | 3,797 lb | 238 lb |
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