Volkswagen Passat vs Subaru Legacy Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Subaru Legacy
- Length183.8 in – 184.1 in
- Height57.4 in – 59.0 in
- Wheelbase106.4 in – 106.5 in
- Curb weight3,122 lb – 3,380 lb
- Width68.5 in – 86.5 in
- Subaru Legacy width67.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 0.6 in shorter (183.9 in vs 183.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 10.0 in narrower (77.5 in vs 67.5 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 0.9 in taller (58.2 in vs 59.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 103.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 699 lb heavier (3,251 lb vs 2,553 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 699 lb heavier (3,251 lb vs 2,553 lb)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 10.0 in narrower (77.5 in vs 67.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 103.5 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 0.9 in taller (58.2 in vs 59.1 in)
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 0.6 in shorter (183.9 in vs 183.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Subaru Legacy
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is narrower by 10.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Legacy — Based on length × width (Subaru Legacy)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Subaru Legacy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.9 in | 183.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Width | 77.5 in | 67.5 in | 10.0 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 59.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.5 in | 103.5 in | 3.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,251 lb | 2,553 lb | 699 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 183.8 in – 184.1 in).
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