Chevrolet Malibu vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Nissan Altima
- Length190.4 in
- Height56.4 in
- Wheelbase107.0 in
- Curb weight3,106 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Nissan Altima width70.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.1 in shorter (190.4 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.0 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 1.5 in taller (56.4 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (107.0 in vs 110.2 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 7 lb heavier (3,106 lb vs 3,099 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (107.0 in vs 110.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 1.5 in taller (56.4 in vs 57.9 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.0 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.4 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.1 in shorter (190.4 in vs 191.5 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 7 lb heavier (3,106 lb vs 3,099 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 1.1 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.4 in | 191.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 70.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 57.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.0 in | 110.2 in | 3.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,106 lb | 3,099 lb | 7 lb |
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