Subaru Legacy vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Volkswagen Passat
- Length185.0 in
- Height56.1 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Curb weight3,265 lb – 3,400 lb
- Width68.1 in
- Volkswagen Passat width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 3.1 in shorter (185.0 in vs 188.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 3.6 in narrower (68.1 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.6 in taller (56.3 in vs 58.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 180 lb heavier (3,333 lb vs 3,513 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 180 lb heavier (3,333 lb vs 3,513 lb)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 3.6 in narrower (68.1 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.6 in taller (56.3 in vs 58.9 in)
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 3.1 in shorter (185.0 in vs 188.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 3.1 in Check garage fit for Subaru Legacy · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is narrower by 3.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Legacy — Based on length × width (Subaru Legacy)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Legacy | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.0 in | 188.1 in | 3.1 in |
| Width | 68.1 in | 71.7 in | 3.6 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 58.9 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,333 lb | 3,513 lb | 180 lb |
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