Volkswagen Passat vs Subaru Legacy Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Subaru Legacy
- Length183.8 in – 185.2 in
- Height57.5 in – 59.0 in
- Wheelbase106.4 in
- Curb weight3,043 lb – 3,714 lb
- Width68.5 in – 68.7 in
- Subaru Legacy width68.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 1.4 in shorter (184.5 in vs 185.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.1 in narrower (68.6 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 26 lb heavier (3,379 lb vs 3,353 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 104.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 26 lb heavier (3,379 lb vs 3,353 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 1.4 in shorter (184.5 in vs 185.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.1 in narrower (68.6 in vs 68.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Subaru Legacy
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 0.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Subaru Legacy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.5 in | 185.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 68.6 in | 68.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 57.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 104.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,379 lb | 3,353 lb | 26 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 183.8 in – 185.2 in).
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