Spec Sizes

Chevrolet Malibu vs Acura TL Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Acura TL

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length190.4 in
  • Height56.4 in
  • Wheelbase107.0 in
  • Curb weight3,106 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.4 in
  • Acura TL width70.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.1 in shorter (190.4 in vs 192.5 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.2 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.6 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.7 in taller (56.4 in vs 53.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (107.0 in vs 108.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura TL is 419 lb heavier (3,106 lb vs 3,525 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura TL is 419 lb heavier (3,106 lb vs 3,525 lb)
  2. Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.7 in taller (56.4 in vs 53.7 in)
  3. Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.2 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.6 in)
  4. Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.1 in shorter (190.4 in vs 192.5 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (107.0 in vs 108.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 2.1 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Acura TL
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 1.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet MalibuAcura TLDifference
Length190.4 in192.5 in2.1 in
Width69.4 in70.6 in1.2 in
Height56.4 in53.7 in2.7 in
Wheelbase107.0 in108.1 in1.1 in
Curb weight3,106 lb3,525 lb419 lb

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