Chevrolet Malibu vs Mazda Mazda6 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Mazda Mazda6
- Length188.3 in
- Height57.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,174 lb – 3,315 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Mazda Mazda6 width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda6 is 1.0 in shorter (188.3 in vs 187.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.2 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.5 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 28 lb heavier (3,245 lb vs 3,217 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.3 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.5 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 28 lb heavier (3,245 lb vs 3,217 lb)
- Length: Mazda Mazda6 is 1.0 in shorter (188.3 in vs 187.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.2 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda6 — Mazda Mazda6 is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Mazda Mazda6
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 0.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Mazda Mazda6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.3 in | 187.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,245 lb | 3,217 lb | 28 lb |
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