Subaru Legacy vs Mazda Mazda6 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Mazda Mazda6
- Length188.8 in
- Height59.0 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight3,459 lb – 3,697 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Mazda Mazda6 width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 3.9 in shorter (188.8 in vs 192.7 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 1.9 in taller (59.0 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda6 has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 111.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda6 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 6.6 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 364 lb heavier (3,578 lb vs 3,215 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 364 lb heavier (3,578 lb vs 3,215 lb)
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda6 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 6.6 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 1.9 in taller (59.0 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda6 has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 111.4 in)
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 3.9 in shorter (188.8 in vs 192.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for Subaru Legacy · garage fit for Mazda Mazda6
- More ground clearanceMazda Mazda6 — Mazda Mazda6 has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Legacy — Based on length × width (Subaru Legacy)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Legacy | Mazda Mazda6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.8 in | 192.7 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 59.0 in | 57.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 111.4 in | 3.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 6.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,578 lb | 3,215 lb | 364 lb |
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