The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14) vs. Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 10)
€ 31,100

€ 36,000

€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘ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 2.5i ecomatic.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
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 2.5i ecomatic
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.75 %

General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
KL1G
Generation
BM/BR
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
165 hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.31 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
30 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
22 mpg
city
15 mpg
39 mpg
highway
28 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
582 mi
Range
357 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
582 mi
357 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
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).
159.2 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
147.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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