Chevrolet Malibu vs Ford Fusion Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Ford Fusion
- Length193.8 in
- Height57.6 in
- Wheelbase111.4 in
- Ground clearance6.5 in
- Curb weight3,086 lb – 3,388 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Ford Fusion width72.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Fusion is 2.1 in shorter (193.8 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 0.8 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 112.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 0.5 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 6.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 319 lb heavier (3,237 lb vs 3,556 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 319 lb heavier (3,237 lb vs 3,556 lb)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 0.5 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 6.0 in)
- Length: Ford Fusion is 2.1 in shorter (193.8 in vs 191.7 in)
- Height: Ford Fusion is 0.5 in taller (57.6 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 112.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Fusion — Ford Fusion is shorter by 2.1 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
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Fusion — Based on length × width (Ford Fusion)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Ford Fusion | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.8 in | 191.7 in | 2.1 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 58.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 112.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in | 6.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,237 lb | 3,556 lb | 319 lb |
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