Acura TL vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Acura TL · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length192.5 in
- Height53.7 in
- Wheelbase108.1 in
- Curb weight3,492 lb – 3,558 lb
- Width70.6 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.1 in shorter (192.5 in vs 190.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.2 in narrower (70.6 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.7 in taller (53.7 in vs 56.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 107.0 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 419 lb heavier (3,525 lb vs 3,106 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 419 lb heavier (3,525 lb vs 3,106 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.7 in taller (53.7 in vs 56.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.2 in narrower (70.6 in vs 69.4 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.1 in shorter (192.5 in vs 190.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 107.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 2.1 in Check garage fit for Acura TL · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 1.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura TL | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.5 in | 190.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Width | 70.6 in | 69.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 53.7 in | 56.4 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 107.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,525 lb | 3,106 lb | 419 lb |
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