Spec Sizes

Chevrolet Malibu vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Nissan Maxima

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

Side view
  • Length191.8 in
  • Height57.1 in
  • Wheelbase112.3 in
  • Curb weight3,415 lb – 3,649 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.3 in
  • Nissan Maxima width71.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.6 in shorter (191.8 in vs 194.4 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.4 in narrower (70.3 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.2 in taller (57.1 in vs 58.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (112.3 in vs 111.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 53 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 3,585 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.2 in taller (57.1 in vs 58.3 in)
  2. Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.4 in narrower (70.3 in vs 71.7 in)
  3. Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 53 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 3,585 lb)
  4. Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.6 in shorter (191.8 in vs 194.4 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (112.3 in vs 111.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 2.6 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 1.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet MalibuNissan MaximaDifference
Length191.8 in194.4 in2.6 in
Width70.3 in71.7 in1.4 in
Height57.1 in58.3 in1.2 in
Wheelbase112.3 in111.2 in1.1 in
Curb weight3,532 lb3,585 lb53 lb

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