Chevrolet Malibu vs Honda Accord Hybrid Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Honda Accord Hybrid

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length188.3 in
  • Height57.5 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight3,174 lb – 3,315 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.9 in
  • Honda Accord Hybrid width71.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.8 in shorter (188.3 in vs 191.1 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.7 in narrower (69.9 in vs 71.6 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.3 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.2 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda Accord Hybrid has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Honda Accord Hybrid is 345 lb heavier (3,245 lb vs 3,589 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Honda Accord Hybrid is 345 lb heavier (3,245 lb vs 3,589 lb)
  2. Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.7 in narrower (69.9 in vs 71.6 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Honda Accord Hybrid has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.9 in)
  4. Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.8 in shorter (188.3 in vs 191.1 in)
  5. Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.3 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet MalibuChevrolet Malibu is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Honda Accord Hybrid
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet MalibuChevrolet Malibu is narrower by 1.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet MalibuBased on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet MalibuHonda Accord HybridDifference
Length188.3 in191.1 in2.8 in
Width69.9 in71.6 in1.7 in
Height57.5 in57.2 in0.3 in
Wheelbase106.3 in107.9 in1.6 in
Ground clearance6.1 in
Curb weight3,245 lb3,589 lb345 lb

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