Buick Regal vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Buick Regal · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length190.2 in
- Height58.4 in
- Wheelbase107.8 in
- Curb weight3,600 lb – 3,671 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Regal is 1.6 in shorter (190.2 in vs 191.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.8 in narrower (73.1 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Buick Regal is 1.3 in taller (58.4 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (107.8 in vs 112.3 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 104 lb heavier (3,636 lb vs 3,532 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (107.8 in vs 112.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.8 in narrower (73.1 in vs 70.3 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 104 lb heavier (3,636 lb vs 3,532 lb)
- Height: Buick Regal is 1.3 in taller (58.4 in vs 57.1 in)
- Length: Buick Regal is 1.6 in shorter (190.2 in vs 191.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Regal — Buick Regal is shorter by 1.6 in Check garage fit for Buick Regal · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 2.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Regal | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.2 in | 191.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 70.3 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 58.4 in | 57.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 112.3 in | 4.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,636 lb | 3,532 lb | 104 lb |
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