Chevrolet Malibu vs Mazda Mazda6 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Mazda Mazda6
- Length190.4 in
- Height56.4 in
- Wheelbase107.0 in
- Curb weight3,106 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Mazda Mazda6 width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda6 is 3.6 in shorter (190.4 in vs 186.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.7 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.3 in taller (56.4 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (107.0 in vs 105.3 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda6 is 37 lb heavier (3,106 lb vs 3,143 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Mazda Mazda6 is 3.6 in shorter (190.4 in vs 186.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (107.0 in vs 105.3 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda6 is 37 lb heavier (3,106 lb vs 3,143 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.7 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.3 in taller (56.4 in vs 56.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda6 — Mazda Mazda6 is shorter by 3.6 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Mazda Mazda6
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 0.7 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Mazda Mazda6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.4 in | 186.8 in | 3.6 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 70.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 56.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.0 in | 105.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,106 lb | 3,143 lb | 37 lb |
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