Buick Regal Sportback vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Buick Regal Sportback · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length192.9 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase111.4 in
- Curb weight3,748 lb – 4,096 lb
- Width73.3 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Regal Sportback is 0.9 in shorter (192.9 in vs 193.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.3 in narrower (73.3 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.3 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Buick Regal Sportback is 685 lb heavier (3,922 lb vs 3,237 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick Regal Sportback is 685 lb heavier (3,922 lb vs 3,237 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.3 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.6 in)
- Length: Buick Regal Sportback is 0.9 in shorter (192.9 in vs 193.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.3 in narrower (73.3 in vs 73.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Regal Sportback — Buick Regal Sportback is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for Buick Regal Sportback · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 0.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Regal Sportback | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.9 in | 193.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 73.3 in | 73.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 57.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 111.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.5 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,922 lb | 3,237 lb | 685 lb |
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