Volkswagen Passat vs Subaru Legacy Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Subaru Legacy
- Length188.0 in – 188.2 in
- Height58.0 in – 59.7 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Curb weight3,206 lb – 3,819 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Subaru Legacy width68.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 3.1 in shorter (188.1 in vs 185.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 3.6 in narrower (71.7 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.6 in taller (58.9 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 180 lb heavier (3,513 lb vs 3,333 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 180 lb heavier (3,513 lb vs 3,333 lb)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 3.6 in narrower (71.7 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.6 in taller (58.9 in vs 56.3 in)
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 3.1 in shorter (188.1 in vs 185.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 105.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 3.1 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 | 185.0 in | 3.1 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 68.1 in | 3.6 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 56.3 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 105.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,513 lb | 3,333 lb | 180 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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