Subaru Legacy vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length185.0 in
- Height56.1 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Curb weight3,265 lb – 3,400 lb
- Width68.1 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 5.7 in shorter (185.0 in vs 179.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 2.0 in narrower (68.1 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.1 in taller (56.3 in vs 57.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 75 lb heavier (3,333 lb vs 3,258 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 101.5 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 5.7 in shorter (185.0 in vs 179.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 2.0 in narrower (68.1 in vs 70.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 75 lb heavier (3,333 lb vs 3,258 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.1 in taller (56.3 in vs 57.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 5.7 in Check garage fit for Subaru Legacy · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is narrower by 2.0 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Legacy | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.0 in | 179.3 in | 5.7 in |
| Width | 68.1 in | 70.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 101.5 in | 3.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,333 lb | 3,258 lb | 75 lb |
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