Chevrolet Malibu Maxx (2005 – 2008) vs Subaru Outback (2005 – 2009): 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 uses less fuel, from 5.8 L/100 km against 8.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,420 kg against 1,600 kg.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
Malibu Maxx
2005 – 2008
|
Subaru
Outback
2005 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2008 | 2005 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 203 – 243 hp | 150 – 245 hp |
| Torque | 298 – 325 Nm | 226 – 350 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 – 11.2 L/100 km | 5.8 – 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 | 1,600 – 1,642 kg | 1,420 – 1,635 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.