Subaru Legacy vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length186.4 in
- Height59.3 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight3,248 lb – 3,529 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 5.4 in shorter (186.4 in vs 191.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.4 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 2.2 in taller (59.3 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 112.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 144 lb heavier (3,389 lb vs 3,532 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 144 lb heavier (3,389 lb vs 3,532 lb)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 2.2 in taller (59.3 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 112.3 in)
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 5.4 in shorter (186.4 in vs 191.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.4 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 5.4 in Check garage fit for Subaru Legacy · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 1.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Legacy | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.4 in | 191.8 in | 5.4 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 57.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 112.3 in | 4.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,389 lb | 3,532 lb | 144 lb |
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