Chevrolet Malibu vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Nissan Maxima
- Length194.2 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase111.4 in
- Curb weight3,126 lb – 3,223 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Nissan Maxima width73.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 1.4 in shorter (194.2 in vs 192.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.2 in narrower (73.0 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.8 in taller (57.3 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 109.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 440 lb heavier (3,175 lb vs 3,614 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 440 lb heavier (3,175 lb vs 3,614 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 109.3 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.8 in taller (57.3 in vs 56.5 in)
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 1.4 in shorter (194.2 in vs 192.8 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 1.4 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 | 194.2 in | 192.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 73.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 56.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 109.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,175 lb | 3,614 lb | 440 lb |
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