Chevrolet Malibu vs Toyota Avalon Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Toyota Avalon
- Length190.4 in
- Height56.7 in
- Wheelbase107.0 in
- Curb weight3,051 lb – 3,077 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Toyota Avalon width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.5 in shorter (190.4 in vs 191.9 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.1 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (107.0 in vs 107.1 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 276 lb heavier (3,064 lb vs 3,340 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 276 lb heavier (3,064 lb vs 3,340 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.1 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.5 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.5 in shorter (190.4 in vs 191.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (107.0 in vs 107.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Toyota Avalon
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 1.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Toyota Avalon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.4 in | 191.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 70.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 56.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.0 in | 107.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,064 lb | 3,340 lb | 276 lb |
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