Chevrolet Malibu vs Hyundai Sonata Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Hyundai Sonata

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Front / width

Which is bigger?

Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.6 in shorter (188.3 in vs 188.9 in)
Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.2 in narrower (69.9 in vs 72.1 in)
Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.5 in taller (57.5 in vs 58.0 in)
Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.4 in)
Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 111 lb heavier (3,245 lb vs 3,356 lb)

Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 111 lb heavier (3,245 lb vs 3,356 lb)
Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.2 in narrower (69.9 in vs 72.1 in)
Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.4 in)
Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.5 in taller (57.5 in vs 58.0 in)
Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.6 in shorter (188.3 in vs 188.9 in)

Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Hyundai Sonata
Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 2.2 in
Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)

Spec	Chevrolet Malibu	Hyundai Sonata	Difference
Length	188.3 in	188.9 in	0.6 in
Width	69.9 in	72.1 in	2.2 in
Height	57.5 in	58.0 in	0.5 in
Wheelbase	106.3 in	107.4 in	1.1 in
Curb weight	3,245 lb	3,356 lb	111 lb

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