Subaru Legacy vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length187.2 in
- Height59.3 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight3,315 lb – 3,545 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 4.3 in shorter (187.2 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 1.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 1.7 in taller (59.3 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 107.8 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 97 lb heavier (3,430 lb vs 3,527 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 1.7 in taller (59.3 in vs 57.6 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 97 lb heavier (3,430 lb vs 3,527 lb)
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 4.3 in shorter (187.2 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 1.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 107.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 4.3 in Check garage fit for Subaru Legacy · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is narrower by 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Legacy — Based on length × width (Subaru Legacy)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Legacy | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.2 in | 191.5 in | 4.3 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 73.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 57.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 107.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,430 lb | 3,527 lb | 97 lb |
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