Subaru Legacy vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Volkswagen Passat
- 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 Passat width68.5 in – 68.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 1.4 in shorter (185.9 in vs 184.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.1 in narrower (68.7 in vs 68.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 26 lb heavier (3,353 lb vs 3,379 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 26 lb heavier (3,353 lb vs 3,379 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 1.4 in shorter (185.9 in vs 184.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.1 in narrower (68.7 in vs 68.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Subaru Legacy · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 0.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Legacy | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.9 in | 184.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 68.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 58.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,353 lb | 3,379 lb | 26 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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