2005 Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions, Sizes & Specifications

Based on 3 trims — exact values when identical, ranges when trims differ. Generation: Sixth generation.

  • Length188.3 in
  • Width69.9 in
  • Height57.5 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight3,174 lb – 3,315 lb

Proportional size visualization from measured dimensions — not exact body geometry.

Side view
  • Length188.3 in
  • Height57.5 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight3,174 lb – 3,315 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.9 in

Proportional exterior silhouette from catalog length, width and height. The explorer below is a systems map — different purpose, not a second silhouette.

Explore your 2005 Chevrolet Malibu

Interactive systems diagram for this model year — measure, check fitment, and open the matching SpecSizes tools. Schematic only; not photorealistic body styling.

  • Dimensions
  • Wheels
  • Tires
  • Wipers
  • Battery
  • Oil
  • Interior
Generic vehicle systems diagramSchematic side and front outline marking measurement and maintenance areas. Not exact body geometry.Side schematicFront

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Select a system below or on the diagram. This schematic marks measurement areas — it is not body-accurate styling.

Catalog summaries

Exterior: 188.3 in · 69.9 in · 57.5 in. Full dimensions

Wheels: bolt pattern 5x110, bore 65.1 mm. Wheel sizes

Tires: P205/65SR15.0 BSW touring AS, P215/60SR16.0 BSW touring AS, 205/65R15, 215/60R16. Tire sizes

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Exterior dimensions

Length188.3 in
Width69.9 in
Height57.5 in
Wheelbase106.3 in

Interior dimensions

Front headroom39.6 in
Rear headroom37.6 in
Front legroom41.9 in
Rear legroom38.5 in
Front shoulder room56.7 in
Rear shoulder room56.1 in
Front hip room53.2 in
Rear hip room52.4 in
Passenger volume101.0 cu ft
Luggage volume15.4 cu ft

Weight & capacities

Curb weight3,174 lb – 3,315 lb
Fuel tank16.1 gal
Max towing capacity1,000 lb

Engine

Torque155 – 220 lb-ft

Torque shown in lb-ft as stored in the catalog.

Wheels, tires & maintenance sizes

Tire sizes Full tire size page → · Wheel fitment →

  • P205/65SR15.0 BSW touring AS
  • P215/60SR16.0 BSW touring AS
  • 205/65R15
  • 215/60R16
  • 225/40R19
  • 225/50R17

Wiper sizes Full wiper size page →

  • Driver22"
  • Passenger20"

Battery group size Full battery size page →

  • 75-2
  • 75FT-3

Oil capacity Full oil capacity page →

  • 5W-305 qt
  • 5W-304 qt
Trim-by-trim dimensions (3 trims)
TrimLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseClearanceCurb wt
Base 4dr Sedan188.369.957.5106.33174
LS 4dr Sedan188.369.957.5106.33297
LT 4dr Sedan188.369.957.5106.33315

Values in inches / pounds as stored. Ranges above reflect trim variation.

Same generation (Sixth generation): years 20042007. View model overview

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