Spec Sizes

Chevrolet Malibu vs Acura TL Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Acura TL

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

Side view
  • Length191.8 in
  • Height57.1 in
  • Wheelbase112.3 in
  • Curb weight3,415 lb – 3,649 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.3 in
  • Acura TL width74.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 3.5 in shorter (191.8 in vs 195.3 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 3.7 in narrower (70.3 in vs 74.0 in)
  • Height: Acura TL is 0.1 in taller (57.1 in vs 57.2 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (112.3 in vs 109.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura TL is 310 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 3,842 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura TL is 310 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 3,842 lb)
  2. Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 3.7 in narrower (70.3 in vs 74.0 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (112.3 in vs 109.3 in)
  4. Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 3.5 in shorter (191.8 in vs 195.3 in)
  5. Height: Acura TL is 0.1 in taller (57.1 in vs 57.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 3.5 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Acura TL
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 3.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet MalibuAcura TLDifference
Length191.8 in195.3 in3.5 in
Width70.3 in74.0 in3.7 in
Height57.1 in57.2 in0.1 in
Wheelbase112.3 in109.3 in3.0 in
Ground clearance—5.8 in—
Curb weight3,532 lb3,842 lb310 lb

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