Subaru Legacy vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length186.4 in
- Height59.3 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Curb weight3,270 lb – 3,557 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 7.1 in shorter (186.4 in vs 179.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.6 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 1.0 in taller (59.3 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 6.8 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 182 lb heavier (3,414 lb vs 3,232 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 6.8 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 182 lb heavier (3,414 lb vs 3,232 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 7.1 in shorter (186.4 in vs 179.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.6 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 1.0 in taller (59.3 in vs 58.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 7.1 in Check garage fit for Subaru Legacy · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Legacy | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.4 in | 179.3 in | 7.1 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 58.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 101.5 in | 6.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,414 lb | 3,232 lb | 182 lb |
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