Chevrolet Impala vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Impala · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length200.4 in
- Height58.7 in
- Wheelbase110.5 in
- Curb weight3,553 lb – 3,729 lb
- Width72.9 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 12.1 in shorter (200.4 in vs 188.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 3.0 in narrower (72.9 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Impala is 1.2 in taller (58.7 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Impala has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Impala is 397 lb heavier (3,641 lb vs 3,245 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Impala is 397 lb heavier (3,641 lb vs 3,245 lb)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 12.1 in shorter (200.4 in vs 188.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 3.0 in narrower (72.9 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Impala has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Impala is 1.2 in taller (58.7 in vs 57.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 12.1 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Impala · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 3.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Impala | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 200.4 in | 188.3 in | 12.1 in |
| Width | 72.9 in | 69.9 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 57.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 106.3 in | 4.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,641 lb | 3,245 lb | 397 lb |
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