Chevrolet Impala vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Impala · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length200.4 in
- Height58.7 in
- Wheelbase110.5 in
- Curb weight3,555 lb – 3,711 lb
- Width72.9 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 8.6 in shorter (200.4 in vs 191.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.6 in narrower (72.9 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Impala is 1.6 in taller (58.7 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 112.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Impala is 101 lb heavier (3,633 lb vs 3,532 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 8.6 in shorter (200.4 in vs 191.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.6 in narrower (72.9 in vs 70.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Impala is 101 lb heavier (3,633 lb vs 3,532 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Impala is 1.6 in taller (58.7 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 112.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 8.6 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Impala · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 2.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Impala | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 200.4 in | 191.8 in | 8.6 in |
| Width | 72.9 in | 70.3 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 57.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 112.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,633 lb | 3,532 lb | 101 lb |
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