Chevrolet Malibu vs Lincoln MKZ Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Lincoln MKZ
- Length191.8 in
- Height57.1 in
- Wheelbase112.3 in
- Curb weight3,415 lb – 3,649 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Lincoln MKZ width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Lincoln MKZ is 1.3 in shorter (191.8 in vs 190.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.9 in narrower (70.3 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (112.3 in vs 107.4 in)
- Curb weight: Lincoln MKZ is 39 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 3,571 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (112.3 in vs 107.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.9 in narrower (70.3 in vs 72.2 in)
- Curb weight: Lincoln MKZ is 39 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 3,571 lb)
- Length: Lincoln MKZ is 1.3 in shorter (191.8 in vs 190.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageLincoln MKZ — Lincoln MKZ is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Lincoln MKZ
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 1.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Lincoln MKZ | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.8 in | 190.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 72.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 57.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 107.4 in | 4.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,532 lb | 3,571 lb | 39 lb |
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