Chevrolet Malibu vs Lincoln MKZ Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Lincoln MKZ
- Length191.5 in
- Height57.6 in
- Wheelbase107.8 in
- Width73.0 in
- Lincoln MKZ width73.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.6 in shorter (191.5 in vs 194.1 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.4 in narrower (73.0 in vs 73.4 in)
- Height: Lincoln MKZ is 0.6 in taller (57.6 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Lincoln MKZ has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (107.8 in vs 112.2 in)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Lincoln MKZ has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (107.8 in vs 112.2 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.6 in shorter (191.5 in vs 194.1 in)
- Height: Lincoln MKZ is 0.6 in taller (57.6 in vs 58.2 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.4 in narrower (73.0 in vs 73.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 2.6 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Lincoln MKZ
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Lincoln MKZ | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.5 in | 194.1 in | 2.6 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 73.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 58.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 112.2 in | 4.4 in |
| Curb weight | — | 3,797 lb | — |
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