Chevrolet Malibu vs Honda Accord Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Honda Accord
- Length193.8 in
- Height57.6 in
- Wheelbase111.4 in
- Ground clearance6.5 in
- Curb weight3,086 lb – 3,388 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Honda Accord width72.8 in – 73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Accord is 2.8 in shorter (193.8 in vs 191.0 in)
- Width: Honda Accord is 0.1 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.5 in taller (57.6 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 108.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 0.8 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 5.7 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Accord is 151 lb heavier (3,237 lb vs 3,388 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 0.8 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 5.7 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Accord is 151 lb heavier (3,237 lb vs 3,388 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 108.3 in)
- Length: Honda Accord is 2.8 in shorter (193.8 in vs 191.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.5 in taller (57.6 in vs 57.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Accord — Honda Accord is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Honda Accord
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Accord — Honda Accord is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Accord — Based on length × width (Honda Accord)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Honda Accord | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.8 in | 191.0 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 57.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 108.3 in | 3.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in | 5.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,237 lb | 3,388 lb | 151 lb |
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