Subaru Impreza vs Chevrolet Malibu
Overview | |
Years produced1993-Present | Years produced1964-1965 |
MSRP$22,995 | MSRP$21,680 |
Average price$14,620 | Average price$16,593 |
Listings7771 | Listings9157 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryThe 2024 Subaru Impreza has been reworked to improve upon its already strong credentials as an affordable all-wheel-drive economy car. This time around, the more powerful RS trim has been revived, adding some much needed driver excitement. Further bolstered with a comfortable ride and smart features, the new Impreza deserves your consideration. | |
Reviews SummaryRodney 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. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 152 hp H4 | Engine1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower152 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 152 hp H4 | Engine Name1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Torque145 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm | Torque184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower152 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space20.4 cu ft | Cargo Space15.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3171 lbs | Curb Weight3086 lbs |
Height58.3 in | Height57.6 in |
Length176.2 in | Length193.8 in |
Width79.4 in | Width73.0 in |
Wheelbase105.1 in | Wheelbase111.4 in |
Maximum Payload1241 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1993-Present | 1964-1965 |
MSRP | $22,995 | $21,680 |
Average price | $14,620 | $16,593 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | 8.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The 2024 Subaru Impreza has been reworked to improve upon its already strong credentials as an affordable all-wheel-drive economy car. This time around, the more powerful RS trim has been revived, adding some much needed driver excitement. Further bolstered with a comfortable ride and smart features, the new Impreza deserves your consideration. | 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. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 152 hp H4 | 1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 152 hp @ 6000 rpm | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 152 hp H4 | 1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Torque | 145 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower | 152 hp @ 6000 rpm | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 20.4 cu ft | 15.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3171 lbs | 3086 lbs |
Height | 58.3 in | 57.6 in |
Length | 176.2 in | 193.8 in |
Width | 79.4 in | 73.0 in |
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 111.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1241 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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