Subaru Legacy vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length180.9 in – 185.8 in
- Height55.3 in – 63.0 in
- Wheelbase103.5 in
- Curb weight1,905 lb – 3,200 lb
- Width67.5 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width66.7 in – 68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 10.5 in shorter (183.4 in vs 172.9 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 2.6 in taller (59.1 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 98.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 288 lb heavier (2,553 lb vs 2,840 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 288 lb heavier (2,553 lb vs 2,840 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 10.5 in shorter (183.4 in vs 172.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 98.2 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 2.6 in taller (59.1 in vs 56.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 10.5 in Check garage fit for Subaru Legacy · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Legacy | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.4 in | 172.9 in | 10.5 in |
| Width | 67.5 in | 67.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 59.1 in | 56.5 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 98.2 in | 5.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,553 lb | 2,840 lb | 288 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 180.9 in – 185.8 in).
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