Subaru Legacy vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length188.8 in
- Height59.0 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight3,459 lb – 3,697 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 5.0 in shorter (188.8 in vs 193.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 0.6 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 1.4 in taller (59.0 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 111.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 6.5 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 341 lb heavier (3,578 lb vs 3,237 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 341 lb heavier (3,578 lb vs 3,237 lb)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 6.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 111.4 in)
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 5.0 in shorter (188.8 in vs 193.8 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 1.4 in taller (59.0 in vs 57.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for Subaru Legacy · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Legacy — Based on length × width (Subaru Legacy)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Legacy | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.8 in | 193.8 in | 5.0 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 73.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 59.0 in | 57.6 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 111.4 in | 3.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 6.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,578 lb | 3,237 lb | 341 lb |
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