Subaru Legacy vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length184.4 in – 187.4 in
- Height55.7 in – 59.6 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight3,255 lb – 3,450 lb
- Width68.7 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 4.5 in shorter (185.9 in vs 190.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 0.7 in narrower (68.7 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 1.3 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 107.0 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 288 lb heavier (3,353 lb vs 3,065 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 288 lb heavier (3,353 lb vs 3,065 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 107.0 in)
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 4.5 in shorter (185.9 in vs 190.4 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 1.3 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 0.7 in narrower (68.7 in vs 69.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 4.5 in Check garage fit for Subaru Legacy · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is narrower by 0.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Legacy — Based on length × width (Subaru Legacy)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Legacy | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.9 in | 190.4 in | 4.5 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 69.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 56.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 107.0 in | 2.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,353 lb | 3,065 lb | 288 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 184.4 in – 187.4 in).
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