Chevrolet Impala vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Impala · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length201.3 in
- Height58.9 in
- Wheelbase111.7 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight3,662 lb – 3,867 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 9.8 in shorter (201.3 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Chevrolet Impala is 1.3 in taller (58.9 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Impala has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 107.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 0.9 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 6.0 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 0.9 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 6.0 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 9.8 in shorter (201.3 in vs 191.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Impala has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 107.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Impala is 1.3 in taller (58.9 in vs 57.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 9.8 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Impala · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu has 0.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Impala | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 201.3 in | 191.5 in | 9.8 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 73.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 57.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 107.8 in | 3.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 6.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,765 lb | — | — |
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