Subaru Legacy vs Lincoln MKZ Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2017 vs 2020 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Lincoln MKZ

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

Side view
  • Length188.8 in
  • Height59.0 in
  • Wheelbase108.3 in
  • Ground clearance5.9 in
  • Curb weight3,459 lb – 3,697 lb
Front / width
  • 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)
  • Curb weight: Lincoln MKZ is 242 lb heavier (3,578 lb vs 3,820 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Lincoln MKZ is 242 lb heavier (3,578 lb vs 3,820 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Lincoln MKZ has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 112.2 in)
  3. Length: Subaru Legacy is 5.3 in shorter (188.8 in vs 194.1 in)
  4. Height: Subaru Legacy is 0.8 in taller (59.0 in vs 58.2 in)
  5. Width: Subaru Legacy is 1.0 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.4 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
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Legacy — Based on length × width (Subaru Legacy)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru LegacyLincoln MKZDifference
Length188.8 in194.1 in5.3 in
Width72.4 in73.4 in1.0 in
Height59.0 in58.2 in0.8 in
Wheelbase108.3 in112.2 in3.9 in
Ground clearance5.9 in——
Curb weight3,578 lb3,820 lb242 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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