Buick LeSabre vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Buick LeSabre · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length200.0 in
- Height57.0 in
- Wheelbase112.2 in
- Curb weight3,567 lb – 3,591 lb
- Width73.5 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 9.6 in shorter (200.0 in vs 190.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 4.1 in narrower (73.5 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Buick LeSabre is 0.6 in taller (57.0 in vs 56.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LeSabre has a 5.2 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 107.0 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LeSabre is 514 lb heavier (3,579 lb vs 3,065 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick LeSabre is 514 lb heavier (3,579 lb vs 3,065 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 4.1 in narrower (73.5 in vs 69.4 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 9.6 in shorter (200.0 in vs 190.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LeSabre has a 5.2 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 107.0 in)
- Height: Buick LeSabre is 0.6 in taller (57.0 in vs 56.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 9.6 in Check garage fit for Buick LeSabre · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 4.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick LeSabre | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 200.0 in | 190.4 in | 9.6 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 69.4 in | 4.1 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 56.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 107.0 in | 5.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,579 lb | 3,065 lb | 514 lb |
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