Subaru Legacy vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Volkswagen Passat
- 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 Passat width68.5 in – 86.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 0.6 in shorter (183.4 in vs 183.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 10.0 in narrower (67.5 in vs 77.5 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 0.9 in taller (59.1 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 106.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 699 lb heavier (2,553 lb vs 3,251 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 699 lb heavier (2,553 lb vs 3,251 lb)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 10.0 in narrower (67.5 in vs 77.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 106.5 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 0.9 in taller (59.1 in vs 58.2 in)
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 0.6 in shorter (183.4 in vs 183.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for Subaru Legacy · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is narrower by 10.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Legacy — Based on length × width (Subaru Legacy)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Legacy | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.4 in | 183.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Width | 67.5 in | 77.5 in | 10.0 in |
| Height | 59.1 in | 58.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 106.5 in | 3.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,553 lb | 3,251 lb | 699 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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