Subaru Legacy vs Mazda Mazda6 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Mazda Mazda6
- Length184.4 in – 187.4 in
- Height55.7 in – 59.6 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight3,225 lb – 3,470 lb
- Width68.7 in
- Mazda Mazda6 width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 0.9 in shorter (185.9 in vs 186.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 1.4 in narrower (68.7 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 1.0 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda6 has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 105.3 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 205 lb heavier (3,348 lb vs 3,143 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 205 lb heavier (3,348 lb vs 3,143 lb)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 1.4 in narrower (68.7 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 1.0 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda6 has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 105.3 in)
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 0.9 in shorter (185.9 in vs 186.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for Subaru Legacy · garage fit for Mazda Mazda6
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is narrower by 1.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Legacy — Based on length × width (Subaru Legacy)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Legacy | Mazda Mazda6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.9 in | 186.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 70.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 56.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 105.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,348 lb | 3,143 lb | 205 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 184.4 in – 187.4 in).
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