Acura TLX vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Acura TLX · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length190.3 in
- Height57.0 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.8 in
- Curb weight3,483 lb – 3,620 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura TLX is 3.5 in shorter (190.3 in vs 193.8 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.6 in taller (57.0 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 111.4 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TLX is 446 lb heavier (3,552 lb vs 3,106 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura TLX is 446 lb heavier (3,552 lb vs 3,106 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 111.4 in)
- Length: Acura TLX is 3.5 in shorter (190.3 in vs 193.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.6 in taller (57.0 in vs 57.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura TLX — Acura TLX is shorter by 3.5 in Check garage fit for Acura TLX · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura TLX — Based on length × width (Acura TLX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura TLX | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.3 in | 193.8 in | 3.5 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 73.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 57.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 111.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,552 lb | 3,106 lb | 446 lb |
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