Subaru Legacy vs Toyota Avalon Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Toyota Avalon
- Length187.2 in
- Height59.3 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight3,315 lb – 3,545 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Toyota Avalon width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 8.0 in shorter (187.2 in vs 195.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 0.5 in narrower (71.7 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 1.8 in taller (59.3 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 111.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 70 lb heavier (3,430 lb vs 3,500 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 8.0 in shorter (187.2 in vs 195.2 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 1.8 in taller (59.3 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 111.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 70 lb heavier (3,430 lb vs 3,500 lb)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 0.5 in narrower (71.7 in vs 72.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 8.0 in Check garage fit for Subaru Legacy · garage fit for Toyota Avalon
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Legacy — Based on length × width (Subaru Legacy)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Legacy | Toyota Avalon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.2 in | 195.2 in | 8.0 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 72.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 57.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 111.0 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,430 lb | 3,500 lb | 70 lb |
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