Subaru Legacy vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length186.2 in – 188.7 in
- Height56.1 in – 58.1 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Curb weight3,200 lb – 3,435 lb
- Width68.1 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 0.9 in shorter (187.4 in vs 188.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 1.8 in narrower (68.1 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.4 in taller (57.1 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 73 lb heavier (3,318 lb vs 3,245 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 1.8 in narrower (68.1 in vs 69.9 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 73 lb heavier (3,318 lb vs 3,245 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.4 in taller (57.1 in vs 57.5 in)
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 0.9 in shorter (187.4 in vs 188.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for Subaru Legacy · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is narrower by 1.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Legacy — Based on length × width (Subaru Legacy)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Legacy | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.4 in | 188.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 68.1 in | 69.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 57.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,318 lb | 3,245 lb | 73 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 186.2 in – 188.7 in).
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