Chevrolet Malibu vs Ford Fusion Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Ford Fusion
- Length188.3 in
- Height57.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,174 lb – 3,315 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Ford Fusion width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.9 in shorter (188.3 in vs 190.2 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.3 in narrower (69.9 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.3 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.4 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 8 lb heavier (3,245 lb vs 3,253 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.3 in narrower (69.9 in vs 72.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.4 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.9 in shorter (188.3 in vs 190.2 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.3 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.2 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 8 lb heavier (3,245 lb vs 3,253 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Ford Fusion
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 2.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Ford Fusion | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.3 in | 190.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 72.2 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,245 lb | 3,253 lb | 8 lb |
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