Volkswagen Jetta vs Subaru Legacy Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Subaru Legacy
- Length172.3 in – 173.4 in
- Height56.1 in – 56.9 in
- Wheelbase97.4 in – 98.9 in
- Curb weight2,661 lb – 3,019 lb
- Width66.7 in – 68.3 in
- Subaru Legacy width67.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 10.5 in shorter (172.9 in vs 183.4 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 2.6 in taller (56.5 in vs 59.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (98.2 in vs 103.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 288 lb heavier (2,840 lb vs 2,553 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 288 lb heavier (2,840 lb vs 2,553 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 10.5 in shorter (172.9 in vs 183.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (98.2 in vs 103.5 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 2.6 in taller (56.5 in vs 59.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 10.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Subaru Legacy
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Subaru Legacy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.9 in | 183.4 in | 10.5 in |
| Width | 67.5 in | 67.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 59.1 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.2 in | 103.5 in | 5.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,840 lb | 2,553 lb | 288 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 172.3 in – 173.4 in).
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