Subaru Legacy vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Volkswagen Passat
- Length186.2 in – 188.7 in
- Height56.1 in – 58.1 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Curb weight3,200 lb – 3,435 lb
- Width68.1 in
- Volkswagen Passat width68.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 2.7 in shorter (187.4 in vs 184.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 0.6 in narrower (68.1 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.2 in taller (57.1 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 209 lb heavier (3,318 lb vs 3,526 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 209 lb heavier (3,318 lb vs 3,526 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.2 in taller (57.1 in vs 58.3 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 2.7 in shorter (187.4 in vs 184.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 0.6 in narrower (68.1 in vs 68.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for Subaru Legacy · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is narrower by 0.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Legacy | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.4 in | 184.8 in | 2.7 in |
| Width | 68.1 in | 68.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 58.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,318 lb | 3,526 lb | 209 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 186.2 in – 188.7 in).
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