Chevrolet Malibu vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Nissan Maxima
- Length190.4 in
- Height56.7 in
- Wheelbase107.0 in
- Curb weight3,051 lb – 3,077 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Nissan Maxima width69.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 2.7 in shorter (190.4 in vs 187.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.3 in narrower (69.4 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.0 in taller (56.7 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (107.0 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 16 lb heavier (3,064 lb vs 3,049 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.0 in taller (56.7 in vs 55.7 in)
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 2.7 in shorter (190.4 in vs 187.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (107.0 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 16 lb heavier (3,064 lb vs 3,049 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.3 in narrower (69.4 in vs 69.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 0.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.4 in | 187.7 in | 2.7 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 69.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 55.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.0 in | 106.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,064 lb | 3,049 lb | 16 lb |
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