Chevrolet Malibu vs Hyundai Sonata Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Hyundai Sonata

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Front / width

Which is bigger?

Length: Hyundai Sonata is 2.0 in shorter (191.8 in vs 189.8 in)
Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.9 in narrower (70.3 in vs 72.2 in)
Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.8 in taller (57.1 in vs 57.9 in)
Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (112.3 in vs 110.0 in)
Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 226 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 3,307 lb)

Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 226 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 3,307 lb)
Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.9 in narrower (70.3 in vs 72.2 in)
Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (112.3 in vs 110.0 in)
Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.8 in taller (57.1 in vs 57.9 in)
Length: Hyundai Sonata is 2.0 in shorter (191.8 in vs 189.8 in)

Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is shorter by 2.0 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Hyundai Sonata
Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 1.9 in
Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)

Spec	Chevrolet Malibu	Hyundai Sonata	Difference
Length	191.8 in	189.8 in	2.0 in
Width	70.3 in	72.2 in	1.9 in
Height	57.1 in	57.9 in	0.8 in
Wheelbase	112.3 in	110.0 in	2.3 in
Curb weight	3,532 lb	3,307 lb	226 lb

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