1999 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 1999 Subaru Impreza
When comparing the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu's and the 1999 Subaru Impreza's specifications and ratings, the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The 1999 Subaru Impreza has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu's and the 1999 Subaru Impreza's specifications and ratings, the 1999 Subaru Impreza is a better car than the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu.
1999 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 1999 Subaru Impreza Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu loses 45.2 percent of its value and the 1999 Subaru Impreza loses 34 percent of its value. This means the 1999 Subaru Impreza retains 11.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu.
1999 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 1999 Subaru Impreza Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Malibu is 8.0 out of 10 while the Subaru Impreza's quality rating is 9.1 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Malibu being ranked 11 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars and the Subaru Impreza being ranked 6 out of 26 Best Compact Cars.
1999 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 1999 Subaru Impreza Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Malibu is 8.2 out of 10. For the Subaru Impreza the reliability rating is 8.6 out of 10. This gives the Subaru Impreza a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Malibu.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu’s base engine makes 150 horsepower, and the 1999 Subaru Impreza base engine makes 142 horsepower. The Malibu is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 420 miles. The Impreza is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 351 miles. This gives the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 1999 Subaru Impreza. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 1999 Subaru Impreza has higher safety ratings than the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.18 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
1340 - 6976
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.45187
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.34004
Chevrolet Malibu Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.954629 / 10
Reliability:
8.203888 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
8.4 / 10
Subaru Impreza Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.087853 / 10
Reliability:
8.563559 / 10
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Chevrolet Malibu Rankings
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13 out of / 13Subaru Impreza Rankings
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2 out of / 26Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 43Ranking
3 out of / 18Ranking
4 out of / 26Ranking
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23 out of / 26Ranking
27 out of / 43Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Coupe, Sedan, Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
1999 Chevrolet Malibu Trim Levels
Base, LS
1999 Subaru Impreza Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.18 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
150 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
155 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
142 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
149 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 28 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
285 / 420 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 27 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
260 / 351 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
52.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.8 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3051 lbs
Width:
69.4 inches
Height:
56.4 inches
Length:
190.4 inches
Wheelbase:
107 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2735 lbs
Width:
67.1 inches
Height:
55.5 inches
Length:
172.2 inches
Wheelbase:
99.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available