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Chevrolet Malibu (2013) vs. Subaru Legacy (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu and 2010 Subaru Legacy specs.

2013 Chevrolet Malibu and 2010 Subaru Legacy Specifications

Model Year 2013 2010  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Subaru Legacy  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
193 kW@5300
353 Nm@5200
3.6L H6
DOHC-4v
191 kW@6000
335 Nm@4400
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,738 mm 2,751 mm 0 mm
Length 4,864 mm 4,735 mm 0 mm
Width 1,854 mm 1,821 mm 0 mm
Height 1,463 mm 1,506 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,649 kg 1,633 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 70 L 0 L
Headroom, Row 1 991 mm 1,024 mm 990 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,461 mm 1,430 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,397 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,069 mm 1,092 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 953 mm 953 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,450 mm 1,425 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,379 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 935 mm 960 mm -25 mm
Total Legroom 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) 2,052 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 462 L 416 L 46 L

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
2012 On paper, the Malibu's rear seat is only a little tighter than those in the 2008-2012 sedan and in competing cars. In person, rear knee room would only be marginally competitive in the compact sedan segment. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my shins graze the front seatbacks. GM is rushing some revised seats to market. But if past attempts to fix a cramped rear seat are any indication, this won't make a substantial difference. The rear seat in the Ford Fusion is roomier, if also short of the segment's quasi-limos. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Both front & rear compartments very roomy & comfortable. Again, this is noted improvement over our 2009 Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
This is tight if front seats are postioned at or close to the back of their range; shorter wheelbase in this model compared to prior version. Rear seat access is excellent (i.e, for infant car seats, small item transport). see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2012 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Subaru Legacy

2010 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
Good sized back seat, could fit two adults very comfortably with plenty of legroom. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review
 
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