Buick Regal vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Buick Regal · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length190.2 in
- Height58.0 in – 58.4 in
- Wheelbase107.8 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight3,600 lb – 3,981 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Regal is 4.0 in shorter (190.2 in vs 194.2 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.1 in narrower (73.1 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Buick Regal is 0.9 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (107.8 in vs 111.4 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 612 lb heavier (3,791 lb vs 3,179 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 612 lb heavier (3,791 lb vs 3,179 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (107.8 in vs 111.4 in)
- Length: Buick Regal is 4.0 in shorter (190.2 in vs 194.2 in)
- Height: Buick Regal is 0.9 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.1 in narrower (73.1 in vs 73.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Regal — Buick Regal is shorter by 4.0 in Check garage fit for Buick Regal · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Regal — Based on length × width (Buick Regal)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Regal | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.2 in | 194.2 in | 4.0 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 73.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 57.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 111.4 in | 3.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,791 lb | 3,179 lb | 612 lb |
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