Spec Sizes

Chevrolet Malibu vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Nissan Maxima

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length188.3 in
  • Height57.5 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight3,174 lb – 3,315 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.9 in
  • Nissan Maxima width71.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 5.2 in shorter (188.3 in vs 193.5 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.8 in narrower (69.9 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.8 in taller (57.5 in vs 58.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 111.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 228 lb heavier (3,245 lb vs 3,472 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 228 lb heavier (3,245 lb vs 3,472 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 111.2 in)
  3. Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 5.2 in shorter (188.3 in vs 193.5 in)
  4. Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.8 in narrower (69.9 in vs 71.7 in)
  5. Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.8 in taller (57.5 in vs 58.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 5.2 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 1.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet MalibuNissan MaximaDifference
Length188.3 in193.5 in5.2 in
Width69.9 in71.7 in1.8 in
Height57.5 in58.3 in0.8 in
Wheelbase106.3 in111.2 in4.9 in
Curb weight3,245 lb3,472 lb228 lb

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