Subaru Legacy vs Chevrolet Malibu
Overview | |
MSRP$21,695 | MSRP$21,625 |
Listings4015 | Listings9391 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
Reviews SummarySubaru’s redesigned 2015 Legacy is bigger, better looking and impressively dressed. But has something been lost in the translation? For this driving enthusiast, yes. | |
Reviews SummaryThe Malibu has long sat on the bench, relegated to rental fleets and used-car lots as it suffered from an indistinct design, lackluster performance, and a tight interior. Chevrolet was sick of its midsize Malibu getting disrespected at every stop, so the automaker stretched it, put it on a diet, and gave it a makeover to try and woo new customers to the fold. On top of that, it offers two new engines this year for greater efficiency, and some pretty hefty tech and safety upgrades that bring the Malibu solidly into the 21st century. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 175 hp H4 | Engine1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower175 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway37 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 175 hp H4 | Engine Name1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Torque174 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower175 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway37 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.0 cu ft | Cargo Space15.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3468 lbs | Curb Weight3086 lbs |
Height59.0 in | Height57.6 in |
Length188.8 in | Length193.8 in |
Width72.4 in | Width73.0 in |
Wheelbase108.3 in | Wheelbase111.4 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Standard Towing Capacity200 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $21,695 | $21,625 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Subaru’s redesigned 2015 Legacy is bigger, better looking and impressively dressed. But has something been lost in the translation? For this driving enthusiast, yes. | The Malibu has long sat on the bench, relegated to rental fleets and used-car lots as it suffered from an indistinct design, lackluster performance, and a tight interior. Chevrolet was sick of its midsize Malibu getting disrespected at every stop, so the automaker stretched it, put it on a diet, and gave it a makeover to try and woo new customers to the fold. On top of that, it offers two new engines this year for greater efficiency, and some pretty hefty tech and safety upgrades that bring the Malibu solidly into the 21st century. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 175 hp H4 | 1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 175 hp @ 5800 rpm | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 37 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 175 hp H4 | 1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Torque | 174 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower | 175 hp @ 5800 rpm | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 37 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.0 cu ft | 15.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3468 lbs | 3086 lbs |
Height | 59.0 in | 57.6 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 193.8 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 73.0 in |
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 111.4 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 200 lbs | |
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