Acura TL vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 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 width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.5 in shorter (194.0 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.0 in narrower (74.0 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.4 in taller (57.2 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 107.8 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 321 lb heavier (3,847 lb vs 3,527 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 321 lb heavier (3,847 lb vs 3,527 lb)
- Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 107.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.0 in narrower (74.0 in vs 73.0 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.5 in shorter (194.0 in vs 191.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.4 in taller (57.2 in vs 57.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 2.5 in Check garage fit for Acura TL · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura TL | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.0 in | 191.5 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 74.0 in | 73.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 57.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 107.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,847 lb | 3,527 lb | 321 lb |
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