Chevrolet Malibu vs Lincoln MKZ Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Lincoln MKZ
- Length194.2 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase111.4 in
- Curb weight3,126 lb – 3,223 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Lincoln MKZ width73.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Lincoln MKZ is 0.1 in shorter (194.2 in vs 194.1 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.4 in narrower (73.0 in vs 73.4 in)
- Height: Lincoln MKZ is 0.9 in taller (57.3 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Lincoln MKZ has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 112.2 in)
- Curb weight: Lincoln MKZ is 645 lb heavier (3,175 lb vs 3,820 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Lincoln MKZ is 645 lb heavier (3,175 lb vs 3,820 lb)
- Height: Lincoln MKZ is 0.9 in taller (57.3 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Lincoln MKZ has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 112.2 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.4 in narrower (73.0 in vs 73.4 in)
- Length: Lincoln MKZ is 0.1 in shorter (194.2 in vs 194.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageLincoln MKZ — Lincoln MKZ is shorter by 0.1 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
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Lincoln MKZ | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.2 in | 194.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 73.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 58.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 112.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,175 lb | 3,820 lb | 645 lb |
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