Chevrolet Malibu vs Buick Regal Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Buick Regal
- Length191.8 in
- Height57.1 in
- Wheelbase112.3 in
- Curb weight3,415 lb – 3,649 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Buick Regal width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Regal is 1.6 in shorter (191.8 in vs 190.2 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.8 in narrower (70.3 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Buick Regal is 1.3 in taller (57.1 in vs 58.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (112.3 in vs 107.8 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 104 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 3,636 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (112.3 in vs 107.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.8 in narrower (70.3 in vs 73.1 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 104 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 3,636 lb)
- Height: Buick Regal is 1.3 in taller (57.1 in vs 58.4 in)
- Length: Buick Regal is 1.6 in shorter (191.8 in vs 190.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Regal — Buick Regal is shorter by 1.6 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Buick Regal
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 2.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Buick Regal | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.8 in | 190.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 73.1 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 58.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 107.8 in | 4.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,532 lb | 3,636 lb | 104 lb |
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