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Chevrolet Malibu vs Subaru WRX

2017 Chevrolet Malibu
2017 Chevrolet Malibu
$21,680MSRP
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2016 Subaru WRX
2016 Subaru WRX
$26,595MSRP
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2017 Chevrolet Malibu
$21,680MSRP
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2016 Subaru WRX
$26,595MSRP
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MSRP

$21,680

MSRP

$26,595

Listings

984

Listings

250

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

8.3 out of 10

Expert reviews

8.5 out of 10

Reviews Summary

Rodney Dangerfield was a legendary stand-up comedian, and while his on-stage shtick was all about how he didn’t get any respect, as a comedic talent he was held in the highest esteem. That’s not the case for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The oft-maligned Malibu literally gets no respect, which is too bad because with its most recent redesign for the 2016 model year, the car absolutely deserves it.

Reviews Summary

The 2016 Subaru WRX is a price-for-pound powerhouse in the sport compact category. The car's racing inspiration is evident in its turbocharged plant that rockets the car to 60 mph in 5 seconds, and its supremely tight setup is confident at any speed. Don't be confused, though: Although Subaru's car is named after its 1990s World Rally Championship cars, that's all history by now. What's left is a comfortable commuter with a serious wild side.

Popular Features & Specs

Engine

1.5L 160 hp I4

Engine

2.0L 268 hp H4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

AWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

160 hp @ 5700 rpm

Horsepower

268 hp @ 5600 rpm

MPG City

27

MPG City

20

MPG Highway

36

MPG Highway

27
2017 Chevrolet Malibu
2017 Chevrolet Malibu
$21,680MSRP
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2016 Subaru WRX
2016 Subaru WRX
$26,595MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2017 Chevrolet Malibu
$21,680MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2016 Subaru WRX
$26,595MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$21,680
$26,595
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.3

4.8

Expert reviews

8.3 out of 10

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8.5 out of 10

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Summary
Rodney Dangerfield was a legendary stand-up comedian, and while his on-stage shtick was all about how he didn’t get any respect, as a comedic talent he was held in the highest esteem. That’s not the case for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The oft-maligned Malibu literally gets no respect, which is too bad because with its most recent redesign for the 2016 model year, the car absolutely deserves it.
The 2016 Subaru WRX is a price-for-pound powerhouse in the sport compact category. The car's racing inspiration is evident in its turbocharged plant that rockets the car to 60 mph in 5 seconds, and its supremely tight setup is confident at any speed. Don't be confused, though: Although Subaru's car is named after its 1990s World Rally Championship cars, that's all history by now. What's left is a comfortable commuter with a serious wild side.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
1.5L 160 hp I4
2.0L 268 hp H4
Drive Train
FWD
AWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
160 hp @ 5700 rpm
268 hp @ 5600 rpm
MPG City
27
20
MPG Highway
36
27

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