Subaru Legacy vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Volkswagen Passat
- Length186.4 in
- Height59.3 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Curb weight3,270 lb – 3,557 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Volkswagen Passat width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 1.4 in shorter (186.4 in vs 187.8 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 0.4 in taller (59.3 in vs 58.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 106.7 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 22 lb heavier (3,414 lb vs 3,392 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 106.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 0.4 in taller (59.3 in vs 58.9 in)
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 1.4 in shorter (186.4 in vs 187.8 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 22 lb heavier (3,414 lb vs 3,392 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Subaru Legacy · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Legacy | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.4 in | 187.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 71.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 58.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 106.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,414 lb | 3,392 lb | 22 lb |
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