Spec Sizes

Acura TL vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Acura TL · Chevrolet Malibu

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

Side view
  • Length189.3 in
  • Height56.7 in
  • Wheelbase107.9 in
  • Curb weight3,570 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.2 in
  • Chevrolet Malibu width69.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.0 in shorter (189.3 in vs 188.3 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.3 in narrower (72.2 in vs 69.9 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.8 in taller (56.7 in vs 57.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura TL is 326 lb heavier (3,570 lb vs 3,245 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura TL is 326 lb heavier (3,570 lb vs 3,245 lb)
  2. Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.3 in narrower (72.2 in vs 69.9 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 106.3 in)
  4. Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.8 in taller (56.7 in vs 57.5 in)
  5. Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.0 in shorter (189.3 in vs 188.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Acura TL · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 2.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura TLChevrolet MalibuDifference
Length189.3 in188.3 in1.0 in
Width72.2 in69.9 in2.3 in
Height56.7 in57.5 in0.8 in
Wheelbase107.9 in106.3 in1.6 in
Curb weight3,570 lb3,245 lb326 lb

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