Chevrolet Malibu Maxx (2003 – 2008) vs Subaru Outback (2003 – 2006): specs compared

Both offer around 243 hp at most. The Chevrolet Malibu Maxx is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.0 s against 8.5 s. The Subaru Outback has the higher top speed: 224 km/h against 200 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,405 kg against 1,569 kg.

Specification Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Chevrolet Malibu Maxx 2003 – 2008 Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2003 – 2006
Overview
Origin United States Japan
Documented years 2003 – 2008 2003 – 2006
Body style — —
Variants 2 2
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive FWD AWD
Gearbox Automatic Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 203 – 243 hp 165 – 245 hp
Torque 298 – 326 Nm 226 – 297 Nm
0–100 km/h 8.0 s 8.5 – 9.8 s
Top speed 200 km/h 198 – 224 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 8.7 L/100 km 8.5 – 9.8 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,770 mm 4,729 mm
Width 1,773 mm 1,770 mm
Height 1,476 mm 1,544 mm
Wheelbase 2,852 mm 2,670 mm
Curb weight 1,569 kg 1,405 – 1,495 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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