Chevrolet Malibu vs Acura TL Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Acura TL
- Length191.5 in
- Height57.6 in
- Wheelbase107.8 in
- Curb weight3,393 lb – 3,660 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Acura TL width74.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.5 in shorter (191.5 in vs 194.0 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.0 in narrower (73.0 in vs 74.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.4 in taller (57.6 in vs 57.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (107.8 in vs 109.3 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 321 lb heavier (3,527 lb vs 3,847 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 321 lb heavier (3,527 lb vs 3,847 lb)
- Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (107.8 in vs 109.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.0 in narrower (73.0 in vs 74.0 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.5 in shorter (191.5 in vs 194.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.4 in taller (57.6 in vs 57.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 2.5 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Acura TL
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Acura TL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.5 in | 194.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 74.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 57.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 109.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.9 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,527 lb | 3,847 lb | 321 lb |
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