Chevrolet Malibu vs Kia K5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Kia K5
- Length193.8 in
- Height57.6 in
- Wheelbase111.4 in
- Ground clearance6.5 in
- Curb weight3,086 lb – 3,388 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Kia K5 width73.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia K5 is 0.7 in shorter (193.8 in vs 193.1 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.2 in narrower (73.0 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.7 in taller (57.6 in vs 56.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia K5 has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 112.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 1.2 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 5.3 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 1.2 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 5.3 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.7 in taller (57.6 in vs 56.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia K5 has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 112.2 in)
- Length: Kia K5 is 0.7 in shorter (193.8 in vs 193.1 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.2 in narrower (73.0 in vs 73.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia K5 — Kia K5 is shorter by 0.7 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Kia K5
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu has 1.2 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Kia K5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.8 in | 193.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 73.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 56.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 112.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in | 5.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,237 lb | — | — |
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