Chevrolet Impala vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Impala · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length201.3 in
- Height58.9 in
- Wheelbase111.7 in
- Curb weight3,682 lb – 3,867 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 7.1 in shorter (201.3 in vs 194.2 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Chevrolet Impala is 1.6 in taller (58.9 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Impala has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 111.4 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Impala is 596 lb heavier (3,775 lb vs 3,179 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Impala is 596 lb heavier (3,775 lb vs 3,179 lb)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 7.1 in shorter (201.3 in vs 194.2 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Impala is 1.6 in taller (58.9 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Impala has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 111.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 7.1 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Impala · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Impala | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 201.3 in | 194.2 in | 7.1 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 73.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 57.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 111.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,775 lb | 3,179 lb | 596 lb |
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