Subaru Legacy vs Toyota Avalon Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Toyota Avalon
- Length188.8 in
- Height59.0 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight3,455 lb – 3,662 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Toyota Avalon width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 6.5 in shorter (188.8 in vs 195.3 in)
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 0.2 in narrower (72.4 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 1.5 in taller (59.0 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 111.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Legacy has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 32 lb heavier (3,559 lb vs 3,527 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Legacy has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.5 in)
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 6.5 in shorter (188.8 in vs 195.3 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 1.5 in taller (59.0 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 111.0 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 32 lb heavier (3,559 lb vs 3,527 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 6.5 in Check garage fit for Subaru Legacy · garage fit for Toyota Avalon
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Avalon — Toyota Avalon is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Legacy — Based on length × width (Subaru Legacy)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Legacy | Toyota Avalon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.8 in | 195.3 in | 6.5 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 59.0 in | 57.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 111.0 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 5.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,559 lb | 3,527 lb | 32 lb |
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