The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.0i (09 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 28,400
€ 32,600
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 2.0i is 5.3 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
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
186.2
107.8
191.5
186.2 in
Length
191.5 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.36 %
General
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
BM/BR
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EJ20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
148 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
145 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
145 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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22.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.56 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
22.27 lb/hp
21.56 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
28 mpg
29 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
20 mpg
city
20 mpg
35 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
475 mi
Range
567 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
475 mi
567 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
161.1 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
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
161.1 kWh
151.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
