Spec Sizes

Chevrolet Malibu vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Nissan Altima

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length190.4 in
  • Height56.4 in
  • Wheelbase107.0 in
  • Curb weight3,051 lb – 3,077 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.4 in
  • Nissan Altima width69.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Altima is 4.6 in shorter (190.4 in vs 185.8 in)
  • Width: Nissan Altima is 0.3 in narrower (69.4 in vs 69.1 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.5 in taller (56.4 in vs 55.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (107.0 in vs 103.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 110 lb heavier (3,064 lb vs 2,954 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (107.0 in vs 103.1 in)
  2. Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 110 lb heavier (3,064 lb vs 2,954 lb)
  3. Length: Nissan Altima is 4.6 in shorter (190.4 in vs 185.8 in)
  4. Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.5 in taller (56.4 in vs 55.9 in)
  5. Width: Nissan Altima is 0.3 in narrower (69.4 in vs 69.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 4.6 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Nissan Altima
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 0.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet MalibuNissan AltimaDifference
Length190.4 in185.8 in4.6 in
Width69.4 in69.1 in0.3 in
Height56.4 in55.9 in0.5 in
Wheelbase107.0 in103.1 in3.9 in
Curb weight3,064 lb2,954 lb110 lb

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