Chevrolet Malibu vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Nissan Maxima
- Length190.4 in
- Height56.4 in
- Wheelbase107.0 in
- Curb weight3,106 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Nissan Maxima width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.1 in shorter (190.4 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.9 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.3 in taller (56.4 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (107.0 in vs 108.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 158 lb heavier (3,106 lb vs 3,264 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 158 lb heavier (3,106 lb vs 3,264 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.9 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (107.0 in vs 108.3 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.1 in shorter (190.4 in vs 191.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.3 in taller (56.4 in vs 56.7 in)
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 Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 0.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.4 in | 191.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 70.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 56.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.0 in | 108.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,106 lb | 3,264 lb | 158 lb |
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