Subaru Legacy vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Volkswagen Passat
- Length188.8 in
- Height59.0 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight3,459 lb – 3,697 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 3.1 in shorter (188.8 in vs 191.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.2 in narrower (72.4 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 0.5 in taller (59.0 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 110.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Legacy has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 161 lb heavier (3,578 lb vs 3,417 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Legacy has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 161 lb heavier (3,578 lb vs 3,417 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 110.4 in)
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 3.1 in shorter (188.8 in vs 191.9 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 0.5 in taller (59.0 in vs 58.5 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 parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Legacy — Based on length × width (Subaru Legacy)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Legacy | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.8 in | 191.9 in | 3.1 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 59.0 in | 58.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 110.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 5.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,578 lb | 3,417 lb | 161 lb |
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