Subaru Legacy vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length180.9 in – 185.8 in
- Height55.3 in – 63.0 in
- Wheelbase103.5 in
- Curb weight1,905 lb – 3,200 lb
- Width67.5 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 7.0 in shorter (183.4 in vs 190.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 1.9 in narrower (67.5 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 2.4 in taller (59.1 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 107.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 512 lb heavier (2,553 lb vs 3,064 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 512 lb heavier (2,553 lb vs 3,064 lb)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 2.4 in taller (59.1 in vs 56.7 in)
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 7.0 in shorter (183.4 in vs 190.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 107.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 1.9 in narrower (67.5 in vs 69.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 7.0 in Check garage fit for Subaru Legacy · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- 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 | Subaru Legacy | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.4 in | 190.4 in | 7.0 in |
| Width | 67.5 in | 69.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 59.1 in | 56.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 107.0 in | 3.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2,553 lb | 3,064 lb | 512 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 180.9 in – 185.8 in).
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