Subaru Legacy vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length185.0 in
- Height56.1 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Curb weight3,275 lb – 3,553 lb
- Width68.1 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 6.8 in shorter (185.0 in vs 191.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 2.2 in narrower (68.1 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.8 in taller (56.3 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 7.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 112.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 118 lb heavier (3,414 lb vs 3,532 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 7.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 112.3 in)
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 6.8 in shorter (185.0 in vs 191.8 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 118 lb heavier (3,414 lb vs 3,532 lb)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 2.2 in narrower (68.1 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.8 in taller (56.3 in vs 57.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 6.8 in Check garage fit for Subaru Legacy · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is narrower by 2.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Legacy — Based on length × width (Subaru Legacy)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Legacy | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.0 in | 191.8 in | 6.8 in |
| Width | 68.1 in | 70.3 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 112.3 in | 7.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,414 lb | 3,532 lb | 118 lb |
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