2019 Subaru Legacy vs. 2019 Chevrolet Malibu
The 2019 Subaru Legacy provides owners with a smooth ride on its all-wheel drive which is its standard. These factors are rare amongst mid-sized cars and its interior feels luxurious with 2 spacious rows of seats. It also features several driver-assist aids and a user-friendly infotainment system.
The 2019 Chevrolet Malibu is an overall moderate midsize car with an adequate base engine. However, it does compensate on fuel efficiency and the good quality of every ride.
Design & Style
The 2019 Subaru Legacy seats 5 people comfortably with seats that are supportive even for long rides. The driver receives great visibility and its overall interior space is aplenty, making both headroom and legroom not much of an issue for every passenger in both rows. The design within is also modern and stylish that is made up of quality materials.
The 2019 Chevrolet Malibu offers 2 rows of seats that can easily accommodate 5 people. The back row provides ample space even for adults and the seats are quite comfortable but not for long rides. Its interior design is not too impressive with it being known to be quite dated as compared to similar models from rivals.
Technology & Safety
The 2019 Subaru Legacy features tech advances like the Starlink Infotainment system on a 7-inch touchscreen, a satellite radio, 4 speakers, Bluetooth, USB ports, and Apple/Android compatibility. For safety, the Legacy has several driver aids like cruise control, sway warning, lane keep assist, automatic e-braking, forward collision warnings, and a rearview camera.
The 2019 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with Chevrolet’s new Infotainment-3 system that comprises of an 8-inch touchscreen, an audio system, Apple/Android platform compatibility, and Bluetooth. Its safety features include the standards like a rearview camera, cruise control, forward collision warning, auto high beams, lane change and keep alerts, and Teen Driver which allows parents to configure the limits to cater to younger drivers.
Performance
The 2019 Subaru Legacy runs on its 4-cylinder engine that generates 182 horsepower and get you around town or even on highways. Its fuel efficiency rates at 24 mpg while in cities and 32 mpg while on highways.
The 2019 Chevrolet Malibu offers 2 choices of engine options with one that generates 160 horsepower with a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine on an automatic CVT. The other comes with a 250 horsepower on a turbocharged 4-cylinder with a 9-speed auto. The larger engine choice obviously provides more acceleration and an overall better driving experience.
The Bottom Line
The Legacy offers not only comfortable seats even for long hauls but its interior design is something to boast about. Its performance is also much higher than the Malibu that lacks in overall acceleration, thus reducing the performance rate.
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