Chevrolet Malibu vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Nissan Maxima
- Length191.5 in
- Height57.6 in
- Wheelbase107.8 in
- Curb weight3,393 lb – 3,660 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Nissan Maxima width73.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 0.9 in shorter (191.5 in vs 190.6 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.2 in narrower (73.0 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.2 in taller (57.6 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (107.8 in vs 109.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 33 lb heavier (3,527 lb vs 3,560 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (107.8 in vs 109.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 33 lb heavier (3,527 lb vs 3,560 lb)
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 0.9 in shorter (191.5 in vs 190.6 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.2 in taller (57.6 in vs 57.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.2 in narrower (73.0 in vs 73.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 0.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.5 in | 190.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 73.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 57.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 109.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,527 lb | 3,560 lb | 33 lb |
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