Chevrolet Malibu vs Acura TL Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Acura TL
- Length188.3 in
- Height57.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,174 lb – 3,315 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Acura TL width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.0 in shorter (188.3 in vs 189.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.3 in narrower (69.9 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.8 in taller (57.5 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.9 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 336 lb heavier (3,245 lb vs 3,580 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 336 lb heavier (3,245 lb vs 3,580 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.3 in narrower (69.9 in vs 72.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.8 in taller (57.5 in vs 56.7 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.0 in shorter (188.3 in vs 189.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Acura TL
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 2.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Acura TL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.3 in | 189.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 72.2 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 56.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,245 lb | 3,580 lb | 336 lb |
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