Acura TL vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2014 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Acura TL · Chevrolet Malibu

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length194.0 in
  • Height57.2 in
  • Wheelbase109.3 in
  • Ground clearance5.7 in – 6.1 in
  • Curb weight3,726 lb – 3,968 lb
Front / width
  • Width74.0 in
  • Chevrolet Malibu width73.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura TL is 0.2 in shorter (194.0 in vs 194.2 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.0 in narrower (74.0 in vs 73.0 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.1 in taller (57.2 in vs 57.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 111.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura TL is 668 lb heavier (3,847 lb vs 3,179 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura TL is 668 lb heavier (3,847 lb vs 3,179 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 111.4 in)
  3. Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.0 in narrower (74.0 in vs 73.0 in)
  4. Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.1 in taller (57.2 in vs 57.3 in)
  5. Length: Acura TL is 0.2 in shorter (194.0 in vs 194.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura TLAcura TL is shorter by 0.2 in Check garage fit for Acura TL · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet MalibuChevrolet Malibu is narrower by 1.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet MalibuBased on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura TLChevrolet MalibuDifference
Length194.0 in194.2 in0.2 in
Width74.0 in73.0 in1.0 in
Height57.2 in57.3 in0.1 in
Wheelbase109.3 in111.4 in2.1 in
Ground clearance5.9 in
Curb weight3,847 lb3,179 lb668 lb

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