Volkswagen Jetta vs Subaru Legacy Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Subaru Legacy
- Length182.2 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase104.4 in
- Curb weight2,804 lb – 3,161 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Subaru Legacy width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 5.0 in shorter (182.2 in vs 187.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.7 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 2.1 in taller (57.2 in vs 59.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 108.3 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 448 lb heavier (2,983 lb vs 3,430 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 448 lb heavier (2,983 lb vs 3,430 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 108.3 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 2.1 in taller (57.2 in vs 59.3 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 5.0 in shorter (182.2 in vs 187.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.7 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 5.0 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 | 182.2 in | 187.2 in | 5.0 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 71.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 59.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 108.3 in | 3.9 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,983 lb | 3,430 lb | 448 lb |
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