Chevrolet Malibu vs Ford Fusion Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Ford Fusion
- Length194.2 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase111.4 in
- Curb weight3,126 lb – 3,223 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Ford Fusion width75.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Fusion is 2.5 in shorter (194.2 in vs 191.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.2 in narrower (73.0 in vs 75.2 in)
- Height: Ford Fusion is 0.8 in taller (57.3 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 112.2 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 439 lb heavier (3,175 lb vs 3,613 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 439 lb heavier (3,175 lb vs 3,613 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.2 in narrower (73.0 in vs 75.2 in)
- Height: Ford Fusion is 0.8 in taller (57.3 in vs 58.1 in)
- Length: Ford Fusion is 2.5 in shorter (194.2 in vs 191.7 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 2.5 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Ford Fusion
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 2.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Ford Fusion | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.2 in | 191.7 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 75.2 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 58.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 112.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,175 lb | 3,613 lb | 439 lb |
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