Volkswagen Jetta vs Subaru Legacy Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Subaru Legacy
- Length179.4 in – 182.2 in
- Height57.2 in – 59.2 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in – 104.4 in
- Curb weight2,804 lb – 3,283 lb
- Width70.0 in – 70.1 in
- Subaru Legacy width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 5.6 in shorter (180.8 in vs 186.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.7 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 1.1 in taller (58.2 in vs 59.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 108.3 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 370 lb heavier (3,044 lb vs 3,414 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 370 lb heavier (3,044 lb vs 3,414 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 108.3 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 5.6 in shorter (180.8 in vs 186.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.7 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 1.1 in taller (58.2 in vs 59.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Subaru Legacy
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 1.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Subaru Legacy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.8 in | 186.4 in | 5.6 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 71.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 59.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 108.3 in | 5.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,044 lb | 3,414 lb | 370 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 179.4 in – 182.2 in).
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