The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.0D (09 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14)
€ 35,200
€ 31,100
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 Subaru Legacy 2.0D is 4.7 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
59.3
70.1
80.9
57.7
73
80.9
70.1 in
Width
73 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
59.3 in
Height
57.7 in
108.3
186.8
107.8
191.5
186.8 in
Length
191.5 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
4.78 %
General
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BM/BR
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EE20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
148 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
128 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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22.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
22.63 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
43 mpg
30 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
50 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
734 mi
Range
582 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
734 mi
582 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
147.7 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
113.1 kWh
147.7 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
