The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 36,000

€ 32,600

€ 36,000
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 2.5i ecomatic is 5.3 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
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 2.5i ecomatic
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
4.89 %

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

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

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

Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.56 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
20.51 lb/hp
21.56 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
22 mpg
29 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
15 mpg
city
20 mpg
28 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
357 mi
Range
567 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
357 mi
567 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
159.2 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 2.5i ecomatic
159.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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