Chevrolet Malibu vs Ford Fusion Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Ford Fusion
- Length191.5 in
- Height57.6 in
- Wheelbase107.8 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Width73.0 in
- Ford Fusion width72.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.2 in shorter (191.5 in vs 191.7 in)
- Width: Ford Fusion is 0.1 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.9 in)
- Height: Ford Fusion is 0.5 in taller (57.6 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (107.8 in vs 112.2 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (107.8 in vs 112.2 in)
- Height: Ford Fusion is 0.5 in taller (57.6 in vs 58.1 in)
- Width: Ford Fusion is 0.1 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.9 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.2 in shorter (191.5 in vs 191.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 0.2 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Ford Fusion
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Fusion — Ford Fusion is narrower by 0.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Ford Fusion | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.5 in | 191.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 58.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 112.2 in | 4.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | — | 3,556 lb | — |
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