Buick LeSabre vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Buick LeSabre · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length200.8 in
- Height55.6 in
- Wheelbase110.8 in
- Curb weight3,443 lb
- Width74.4 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 10.4 in shorter (200.8 in vs 190.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 5.0 in narrower (74.4 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.1 in taller (55.6 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LeSabre has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (110.8 in vs 107.0 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LeSabre is 379 lb heavier (3,443 lb vs 3,064 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick LeSabre is 379 lb heavier (3,443 lb vs 3,064 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 5.0 in narrower (74.4 in vs 69.4 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 10.4 in shorter (200.8 in vs 190.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LeSabre has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (110.8 in vs 107.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.1 in taller (55.6 in vs 56.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 10.4 in Check garage fit for Buick LeSabre · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 5.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick LeSabre | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 200.8 in | 190.4 in | 10.4 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 69.4 in | 5.0 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 56.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 107.0 in | 3.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,443 lb | 3,064 lb | 379 lb |
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