Acura TLX vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Acura TLX · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length190.7 in – 191.0 in
- Height57.0 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Curb weight3,505 lb – 3,838 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura TLX is 3.3 in shorter (190.8 in vs 194.2 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.3 in taller (57.0 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 111.4 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TLX is 497 lb heavier (3,672 lb vs 3,175 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura TLX is 497 lb heavier (3,672 lb vs 3,175 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 111.4 in)
- Length: Acura TLX is 3.3 in shorter (190.8 in vs 194.2 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.3 in taller (57.0 in vs 57.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura TLX — Acura TLX is shorter by 3.3 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 | 190.8 in | 194.2 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 73.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 57.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 111.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,672 lb | 3,175 lb | 497 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 190.7 in – 191.0 in).
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