Chevrolet Malibu vs Buick Regal Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2017 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Buick Regal
- Length193.8 in
- Height57.6 in
- Wheelbase111.4 in
- Ground clearance6.5 in
- Curb weight3,086 lb – 3,388 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Buick Regal width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Regal is 3.6 in shorter (193.8 in vs 190.2 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.1 in narrower (73.0 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Buick Regal is 0.6 in taller (57.6 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 107.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 1.0 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 554 lb heavier (3,237 lb vs 3,791 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 1.0 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 554 lb heavier (3,237 lb vs 3,791 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 107.8 in)
- Length: Buick Regal is 3.6 in shorter (193.8 in vs 190.2 in)
- Height: Buick Regal is 0.6 in taller (57.6 in vs 58.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Regal — Buick Regal is shorter by 3.6 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Buick Regal
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Regal — Based on length × width (Buick Regal)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Buick Regal | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.8 in | 190.2 in | 3.6 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 73.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 58.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 107.8 in | 3.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in | 5.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,237 lb | 3,791 lb | 554 lb |
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