Acura TL vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Acura TL · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length194.0 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.7 in – 6.1 in
- Curb weight3,726 lb – 3,968 lb
- Width74.0 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.2 in shorter (194.0 in vs 191.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 3.7 in narrower (74.0 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Acura TL is 0.1 in taller (57.2 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 112.3 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 315 lb heavier (3,847 lb vs 3,532 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 315 lb heavier (3,847 lb vs 3,532 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 3.7 in narrower (74.0 in vs 70.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 112.3 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.2 in shorter (194.0 in vs 191.8 in)
- Height: Acura TL is 0.1 in taller (57.2 in vs 57.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 2.2 in Check garage fit for Acura TL · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 3.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura TL | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.0 in | 191.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Width | 74.0 in | 70.3 in | 3.7 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 57.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 112.3 in | 3.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,847 lb | 3,532 lb | 315 lb |
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