Chevrolet Malibu vs Toyota Avalon Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Toyota Avalon
- Length188.3 in
- Height57.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,174 lb – 3,315 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Toyota Avalon width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 8.9 in shorter (188.3 in vs 197.2 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.9 in narrower (69.9 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Toyota Avalon is 1.0 in taller (57.5 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 111.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 301 lb heavier (3,245 lb vs 3,545 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 301 lb heavier (3,245 lb vs 3,545 lb)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 8.9 in shorter (188.3 in vs 197.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 111.0 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.9 in narrower (69.9 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Toyota Avalon is 1.0 in taller (57.5 in vs 58.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 8.9 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Toyota Avalon
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 2.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Toyota Avalon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.3 in | 197.2 in | 8.9 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 72.8 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 58.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 111.0 in | 4.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,245 lb | 3,545 lb | 301 lb |
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