Chevrolet Malibu vs Honda Accord Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 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 width73.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Accord is 1.6 in shorter (193.8 in vs 192.2 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.3 in narrower (73.0 in vs 73.3 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.5 in taller (57.6 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 0.5 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 6.0 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Accord is 43 lb heavier (3,237 lb vs 3,280 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 0.5 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 6.0 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Accord is 43 lb heavier (3,237 lb vs 3,280 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.5 in taller (57.6 in vs 57.1 in)
- Length: Honda Accord is 1.6 in shorter (193.8 in vs 192.2 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.3 in narrower (73.0 in vs 73.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Accord — Honda Accord is shorter by 1.6 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Honda Accord
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu has 0.5 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Honda Accord | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.8 in | 192.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 73.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 57.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 111.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in | 6.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,237 lb | 3,280 lb | 43 lb |
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