Chevrolet Impala vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Impala · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length200.0 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase110.5 in
- Curb weight3,389 lb – 3,466 lb
- Width73.0 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 3.6 in narrower (73.0 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Impala is 0.9 in taller (57.3 in vs 56.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Impala has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 107.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Impala is 322 lb heavier (3,428 lb vs 3,106 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Impala is 322 lb heavier (3,428 lb vs 3,106 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 3.6 in narrower (73.0 in vs 69.4 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 9.6 in shorter (200.0 in vs 190.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Impala has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 107.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Impala is 0.9 in taller (57.3 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 Chevrolet Impala · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 3.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Impala | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 200.0 in | 190.4 in | 9.6 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 69.4 in | 3.6 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 56.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 107.0 in | 3.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,428 lb | 3,106 lb | 322 lb |
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