Chevrolet Malibu vs Subaru Impreza (2025)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$365
- Malibu: 1 mpg better, 11 hp more.
- Impreza: 40.3 cu ft more cargo, 0.2 s quicker to 60.
- Each wins 4 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Malibu | Impreza | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $25,895 | $25,530 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 163 hp | 152 hp | Malibu |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | 145 lb-ft | Malibu |
| MPG combined | 31 mpg | 30 mpg | Malibu |
| Cargo, max | 15.7 cu ft | 56.0 cu ft | Impreza |
| Cargo, seats up | 15.7 cu ft | 20.4 cu ft | Impreza |
| Rear legroom | 38.1 in | 36.5 in | Malibu |
| Front legroom | 41.5 in | 42.9 in | Impreza |
| Length | 194.2 in | 176.2 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.8 in | 70.1 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,147 lb | 3,171 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.1 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 8.1 s estimate | 7.9 s estimate | Impreza |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Malibu LS Fleet FWD $24,700 | Impreza AWD $24,360 | $340 |
| Impreza AWD $24,360 | Malibu LS Fleet FWD $24,700 | $340 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Malibu | Impreza |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $25,895 | $25,530 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,239 | $1,280 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,432 | $7,680 |
| Total, 6 years | $33,327 | $33,210 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Impreza wins.
Malibu wins if Space weight is 0 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Malibu | 3% |
| Power | Malibu | 7% |
| Space | Impreza | 72% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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