Chevrolet Malibu vs Acura TL Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Acura TL

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

Side view
  • Length191.5 in
  • Height57.6 in
  • Wheelbase107.8 in
Front / width
  • 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)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (107.8 in vs 109.3 in)
  2. Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.0 in narrower (73.0 in vs 74.0 in)
  3. Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.5 in shorter (191.5 in vs 194.0 in)
  4. 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

SpecChevrolet MalibuAcura TLDifference
Length191.5 in194.0 in2.5 in
Width73.0 in74.0 in1.0 in
Height57.6 in57.2 in0.4 in
Wheelbase107.8 in109.3 in1.5 in
Ground clearance—5.9 in—
Curb weight—3,847 lb—

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