Subaru Legacy Wagon (2003 – 2006) vs Chevrolet Malibu Maxx (2003 – 2008): specs compared
The Subaru Legacy Wagon is the more powerful of the two, with up to 260 hp against 243 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.0 s against 8.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 237 km/h against 200 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.6 L/100 km against 8.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,335 kg against 1,569 kg. At 4,770 mm, the Chevrolet Malibu Maxx is 51 mm longer than the Subaru Legacy Wagon.
| Specification |
Subaru
Legacy Wagon
2003 – 2006
|
Chevrolet
Malibu Maxx
2003 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United States |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2006 | 2003 – 2008 |
| Body style | Estate / wagon | — |
| Variants | 7 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 137 – 260 hp | 203 – 243 hp |
| Torque | 187 – 325 Nm | 298 – 326 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.0 – 11.5 s | 8.0 s |
| Top speed | 193 – 237 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.6 – 11.9 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,719 mm | 4,770 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,773 mm |
| Height | 1,471 mm | 1,476 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,852 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,335 – 1,495 kg | 1,569 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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