Acura TL vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Acura TL · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length189.3 in – 189.8 in
- Height56.7 in
- Wheelbase107.9 in
- Ground clearance5.8 in – 5.9 in
- Curb weight3,623 lb – 3,674 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.3 in shorter (189.6 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 354 lb heavier (3,649 lb vs 3,295 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 354 lb heavier (3,649 lb vs 3,295 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.3 in narrower (72.2 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.8 in taller (56.7 in vs 57.5 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.3 in shorter (189.6 in vs 188.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 1.3 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
| Spec | Acura TL | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.6 in | 188.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 69.9 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 57.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 106.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,649 lb | 3,295 lb | 354 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 189.3 in – 189.8 in).
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