Subaru Legacy vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Volkswagen Passat
- Length186.4 in
- Height59.3 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight3,248 lb – 3,529 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 5.2 in shorter (186.4 in vs 191.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 0.5 in narrower (71.7 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 0.8 in taller (59.3 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 110.4 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 83 lb heavier (3,389 lb vs 3,306 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 5.2 in shorter (186.4 in vs 191.6 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 83 lb heavier (3,389 lb vs 3,306 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 110.4 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 0.8 in taller (59.3 in vs 58.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 0.5 in narrower (71.7 in vs 72.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 5.2 in Check garage fit for Subaru Legacy · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Legacy — Based on length × width (Subaru Legacy)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Legacy | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.4 in | 191.6 in | 5.2 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 72.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 58.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 110.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,389 lb | 3,306 lb | 83 lb |
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