Spec Sizes

Chevrolet Malibu vs Subaru Legacy Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Subaru Legacy

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length191.8 in
  • Height57.1 in
  • Wheelbase112.3 in
  • Curb weight3,415 lb – 3,649 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.3 in
  • Subaru Legacy width68.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Legacy is 6.8 in shorter (191.8 in vs 185.0 in)
  • Width: Subaru Legacy is 2.2 in narrower (70.3 in vs 68.1 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.8 in taller (57.1 in vs 56.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 7.2 in longer wheelbase (112.3 in vs 105.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 118 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 3,414 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 7.2 in longer wheelbase (112.3 in vs 105.1 in)
  2. Length: Subaru Legacy is 6.8 in shorter (191.8 in vs 185.0 in)
  3. Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 118 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 3,414 lb)
  4. Width: Subaru Legacy is 2.2 in narrower (70.3 in vs 68.1 in)
  5. Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.8 in taller (57.1 in vs 56.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 6.8 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Subaru Legacy
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is narrower by 2.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Legacy — Based on length × width (Subaru Legacy)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet MalibuSubaru LegacyDifference
Length191.8 in185.0 in6.8 in
Width70.3 in68.1 in2.2 in
Height57.1 in56.3 in0.8 in
Wheelbase112.3 in105.1 in7.2 in
Curb weight3,532 lb3,414 lb118 lb

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