Volkswagen Passat vs Subaru Legacy Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Subaru Legacy
- Length188.0 in – 188.2 in
- Height58.0 in – 59.7 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Curb weight3,305 lb – 3,953 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Subaru Legacy width68.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 0.7 in shorter (188.1 in vs 187.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 3.6 in narrower (71.7 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.8 in taller (58.9 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 237 lb heavier (3,629 lb vs 3,393 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 237 lb heavier (3,629 lb vs 3,393 lb)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 3.6 in narrower (71.7 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.8 in taller (58.9 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 105.1 in)
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 0.7 in shorter (188.1 in vs 187.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 0.7 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Subaru Legacy
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is narrower by 3.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Legacy — Based on length × width (Subaru Legacy)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Subaru Legacy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.1 in | 187.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 68.1 in | 3.6 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 57.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 105.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,629 lb | 3,393 lb | 237 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 188.0 in – 188.2 in).
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