Chevrolet Malibu vs Subaru Legacy Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Subaru Legacy
- Length191.5 in
- Height57.6 in
- Wheelbase107.8 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Width73.0 in
- Subaru Legacy width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 2.7 in shorter (191.5 in vs 188.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 0.6 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 1.4 in taller (57.6 in vs 59.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (107.8 in vs 108.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 0.1 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 5.9 in)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 1.4 in taller (57.6 in vs 59.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 0.1 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 5.9 in)
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 2.7 in shorter (191.5 in vs 188.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 0.6 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (107.8 in vs 108.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Subaru Legacy
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Legacy — Based on length × width (Subaru Legacy)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Subaru Legacy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.5 in | 188.8 in | 2.7 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 59.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 108.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 5.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | — | 3,559 lb | — |
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