Chevrolet Malibu vs Subaru Legacy Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Subaru Legacy
- Length190.4 in
- Height56.7 in
- Wheelbase107.0 in
- Curb weight3,051 lb – 3,077 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Subaru Legacy width67.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 7.0 in shorter (190.4 in vs 183.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 1.9 in narrower (69.4 in vs 67.5 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 2.4 in taller (56.7 in vs 59.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (107.0 in vs 103.5 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 512 lb heavier (3,064 lb vs 2,553 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 512 lb heavier (3,064 lb vs 2,553 lb)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 2.4 in taller (56.7 in vs 59.1 in)
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 7.0 in shorter (190.4 in vs 183.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (107.0 in vs 103.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 1.9 in narrower (69.4 in vs 67.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 7.0 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Subaru Legacy
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is narrower by 1.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Legacy — Based on length × width (Subaru Legacy)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Subaru Legacy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.4 in | 183.4 in | 7.0 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 67.5 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 59.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.0 in | 103.5 in | 3.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,064 lb | 2,553 lb | 512 lb |
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