The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14) vs. Subaru Legacy 2.0i (09 - 13)
€ 31,100

€ 28,400

€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 2.4 is 5.3 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy 2.0i.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
57.7
73
80.9
59.3
70.1
80.9
73 in
Width
70.1 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
57.7 in
Height
59.3 in
107.8
191.5
108.3
186.2
191.5 in
Length
186.2 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.26 %

General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
KL1G
Generation
BM/BR
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
EJ20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
148 hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.0i
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21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.27 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.31 lb/hp
22.27 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
30 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
35 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
582 mi
Range
475 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
582 mi
475 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
161.1 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
147.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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