Chevrolet Malibu vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Nissan Altima
- Length188.3 in
- Height57.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,174 lb – 3,315 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Nissan Altima width70.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 4.1 in shorter (188.3 in vs 192.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.5 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.1 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 110.2 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 96 lb heavier (3,245 lb vs 3,149 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 110.2 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 96 lb heavier (3,245 lb vs 3,149 lb)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 4.1 in shorter (188.3 in vs 192.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.5 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.1 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 4.1 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.3 in | 192.4 in | 4.1 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.2 in | 3.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,245 lb | 3,149 lb | 96 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
Compare by year
Overlapping model years with dimension data.
Already own one of these cars?
Jump to maintenance sizes on the vehicle page — tires, wipers, battery, and oil when present in the catalog.