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Subaru Legacy Specs

Since 1990 the Legacy has grown 11.8″ in length and gained 990 lb: weight rose 37%, length only 7%.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 5 generations · 1990–2026 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The 2026 Subaru Legacy is 191.3″ long, 72.4″ wide and 59.1″ tall on a 108.3″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,664 lb. At 15.9 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.1 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Subaru Legacy generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 2020, when the new car was 5.6″ longer than the 2008–2019 one. The biggest change in weight came in 1994: 390 lb heavier than before.

FIG.01·Subaru Legacy dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1990–1993179.5″66.5″55.5″101.6″2,674 lb
1994–1999179.1″66.5″53.5″101.6″3,064 lb
2000–2007187.4″68.9″56.7″104.3″3,309 lb
2008–2019185″68.1″56.7″105.1″3,362 lb
2020–2026190.6″74.8″59.1″108.3″3,660 lb
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Legacy year by year

FIG.02·Subaru Legacy dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2026191.3″72.4″108.3″3,664 lb2
2025191.3″72.4″108.3″3,664 lb2
2024191.3″72.4″108.3″3,664 lb2
2023191.3″72.4″108.3″3,664 lb2
2022190.6″74.8″108.3″3,660 lb2
2021190.6″74.8″108.3″3,660 lb2
2020190.6″74.8″108.3″3,660 lb2
2019189″72.4″108.3″3,549 lb2
2018189″72.4″108.3″3,549 lb2
2017189″72.4″108.3″3,549 lb2
2016189″72.4″108.3″3,549 lb2
2015189″72.4″108.3″3,549 lb2
2014187.4″71.7″108.3″3,519 lb2
2013187.4″71.7″108.3″3,499 lb2
2012186.2″71.7″108.3″3,461 lb2
2011186.2″71.7″108.3″3,380 lb2
2010186.2″71.7″108.3″3,380 lb2
2009186.2″68.1″105.1″3,360 lb5
2008186.2″68.1″105.1″3,360 lb5
2007188.2″68.9″105.1″3,347 lb4
2006188.2″68.9″105.1″3,347 lb4
2005188.2″68.9″105.1″3,274 lb2
2004186.6″68.9″104.3″3,393 lb3
2003186.6″68.9″104.3″3,393 lb3
2002186.6″68.9″104.3″3,360 lb3
2001186.6″68.9″104.3″3,360 lb3
2000186.6″68.9″104.3″3,360 lb3
1999183.1″67.7″103.5″3,029 lb4
1998182.7″67.7″103.5″3,029 lb4
1997182.7″67.7″103.5″3,005 lb4
1996181.9″67.7″103.5″2,987 lb3
1995182.7″67.7″103.5″2,903 lb4
1994180.3″66.5″101.6″3,177 lb5
1993179.1″66.5″101.6″2,851 lb5
1992179.1″66.5″101.6″2,851 lb5
1991179.1″66.5″101.6″2,851 lb5
1990179.5″66.5″101.6″2,674 lb4
ROWS 37·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Legacy on the used market

In 1,538 Legacy listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2008–2019 car is the most common: 1,086 of them (71%), at an average asking price of $7,957. The current 2020–2026 car averages $19,419. ForCar visitors have decoded 167 Legacy VINs; the most checked model years are 2025, 2024 and 2019.

FIG.05·Subaru Legacy generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2020–20261349%$19,41950,384 mi
2008–20191,08671%$7,957139,756 mi
2000–200722314%$4,218158,272 mi
1994–1999876%$3,271155,945 mi
1990–199381%$2,919139,768 mi
ROWS 5·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Legacy fit

FIG.02·Subaru Legacy — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep15.9 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft15.9 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

FIG.03·Subaru Legacy against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 1,039 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width72.4″73.2″−0.8″
Wheelbase108.3″111″−2.7″
Curb weight3,664 lb3,926 lb−262 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Legacy against its rivals

FIG.04·Subaru Legacy against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Subaru Legacy (this car)2026191.3″72.4″3,664 lb
Volkswagen Jetta2026185.8″71.3″2,976 lb
Volvo S602025188.2″72.8″4,052 lb
Toyota Mirai2026195.7″74″4,255 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2026 Legacy bigger than the 2025?

No. The 2026 and 2025 Legacy are the same size and weight.

Which Legacy years share the same body?

By our measurements the body changed in 1994, 2000, 2008 and 2020. Model years inside each range, such as 2020–2026, share the same dimensions; the boundaries are estimated from changes in size.

Which is bigger, the Legacy or the Volkswagen Jetta?

The 2026 Volkswagen Jetta is 5.5″ shorter and 688 lb lighter than the 2026 Legacy.

How much does a used Legacy cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $2,919 for the 1990–1993 car to $19,419 for the 2020–2026 one, across 1,538 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 37 Legacy model years, 1990 to 2026. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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