Chevrolet Malibu vs Subaru Legacy Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Subaru Legacy
- Length191.8 in
- Height57.1 in
- Wheelbase112.3 in
- Curb weight3,415 lb – 3,649 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Subaru Legacy width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 5.4 in shorter (191.8 in vs 186.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.4 in narrower (70.3 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 2.2 in taller (57.1 in vs 59.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (112.3 in vs 108.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 144 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 3,389 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 144 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 3,389 lb)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 2.2 in taller (57.1 in vs 59.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (112.3 in vs 108.3 in)
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 5.4 in shorter (191.8 in vs 186.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.4 in narrower (70.3 in vs 71.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 5.4 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Subaru Legacy
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 1.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Subaru Legacy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.8 in | 186.4 in | 5.4 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 71.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 59.3 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 108.3 in | 4.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,532 lb | 3,389 lb | 144 lb |
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