Volkswagen Jetta vs Subaru Legacy Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Subaru Legacy
- Length172.3 in – 179.3 in
- Height56.7 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase98.9 in – 101.5 in
- Curb weight2,895 lb – 3,230 lb
- Width68.3 in – 69.3 in
- Subaru Legacy width68.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 11.6 in shorter (175.8 in vs 187.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 0.7 in narrower (68.8 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.5 in taller (57.6 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (100.2 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 255 lb heavier (3,063 lb vs 3,318 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 255 lb heavier (3,063 lb vs 3,318 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 11.6 in shorter (175.8 in vs 187.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (100.2 in vs 105.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 0.7 in narrower (68.8 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.5 in taller (57.6 in vs 57.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 11.6 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Subaru Legacy
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is narrower by 0.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Subaru Legacy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.8 in | 187.4 in | 11.6 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 68.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 57.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.2 in | 105.1 in | 4.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,063 lb | 3,318 lb | 255 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 172.3 in – 179.3 in).
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