The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) vs. Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
€ 31,500

€ 33,100

€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D is 13.5 cm longer, 7.5 cm wider and 4 cm lower than the Subaru Legacy 2.5i.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
1465
1855
2055
1505
1780
2055
1855 mm
Width
1780 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2055 mm
1465 mm
Height
1505 mm
2737
4865
2750
4730
4865 mm
Length
4730 mm
2737 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
1710 kg
Kerb Weight
1535 kg
2260 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg

Weight Difference:
175 kg
10.23 %

General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
KL1G
Generation
BM/BR
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1956 CC
Engine Capacity
2457 CC
158 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
165 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 bhp
165 bhp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 NM
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
350 NM
229 NM
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
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10.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.3 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
10.82 kg/bhp
9.3 kg/bhp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
53 mpg
35 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
42 mpg
city
26 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
73 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
856 mi
Range
505 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
856 mi
505 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Environmental Impact
109.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
151.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
109.1 kWh
151.6 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
545 L
Boot Capacity
486 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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