Subaru Legacy vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length188.8 in
- Height59.0 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight3,455 lb – 3,662 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 6.1 in shorter (188.8 in vs 182.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.4 in narrower (72.4 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 2.1 in taller (59.0 in vs 56.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 104.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Legacy has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 501 lb heavier (3,559 lb vs 3,058 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Legacy has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 501 lb heavier (3,559 lb vs 3,058 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 104.4 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 2.1 in taller (59.0 in vs 56.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.4 in narrower (72.4 in vs 70.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 6.1 in Check garage fit for Subaru Legacy · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 2.4 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Legacy | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.8 in | 182.8 in | 6.1 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 70.0 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 59.0 in | 56.9 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 104.4 in | 3.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 5.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,559 lb | 3,058 lb | 501 lb |
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