Subaru Legacy vs Toyota Avalon Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Toyota Avalon
- Length190.6 in
- Height59.1 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight3,489 lb – 3,790 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Toyota Avalon width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 5.3 in shorter (190.6 in vs 195.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 0.4 in narrower (72.4 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 2.6 in taller (59.1 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 113.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Legacy has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Legacy has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.3 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 2.6 in taller (59.1 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 113.0 in)
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 5.3 in shorter (190.6 in vs 195.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 0.4 in narrower (72.4 in vs 72.8 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 Toyota Avalon
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is narrower by 0.4 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Legacy — Based on length × width (Subaru Legacy)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Legacy | Toyota Avalon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.6 in | 195.9 in | 5.3 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 59.1 in | 56.5 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 113.0 in | 4.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 5.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,640 lb | 3,643 lb | 3 lb |
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