Chevrolet Malibu vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Nissan Altima
- Length193.8 in
- Height57.6 in
- Wheelbase111.4 in
- Ground clearance6.5 in
- Curb weight3,086 lb – 3,388 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Nissan Altima width72.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 1.9 in shorter (193.8 in vs 191.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.0 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.0 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.3 in taller (57.6 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 109.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 1.1 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Altima is 100 lb heavier (3,237 lb vs 3,337 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 1.1 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Altima is 100 lb heavier (3,237 lb vs 3,337 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 109.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.0 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.0 in)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 1.9 in shorter (193.8 in vs 191.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu has 1.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.8 in | 191.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 57.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 109.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in | 5.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,237 lb | 3,337 lb | 100 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.