Subaru Legacy vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length184.4 in – 187.4 in
- Height55.7 in – 59.6 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight3,255 lb – 3,450 lb
- Width68.7 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 13.0 in shorter (185.9 in vs 172.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.4 in narrower (68.7 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 5.4 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 98.9 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 266 lb heavier (3,353 lb vs 3,087 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 266 lb heavier (3,353 lb vs 3,087 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 13.0 in shorter (185.9 in vs 172.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 5.4 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 98.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.4 in narrower (68.7 in vs 68.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 13.0 in Check garage fit for Subaru Legacy · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Legacy | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.9 in | 172.9 in | 13.0 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 68.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 57.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 98.9 in | 5.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,353 lb | 3,087 lb | 266 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 184.4 in – 187.4 in).
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