2009 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,456 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (243 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 805 kg more than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Subaru Legacy (327 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. (159 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Malibu.
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2009 Chevrolet Malibu | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Malibu | Legacy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2399 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 243 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 159 Nm | 327 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |