Chevrolet Malibu vs Toyota Avalon Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Toyota Avalon
- Length191.5 in
- Height57.6 in
- Wheelbase107.8 in
- Curb weight3,393 lb – 3,660 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Toyota Avalon width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 3.7 in shorter (191.5 in vs 195.2 in)
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 0.8 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.1 in taller (57.6 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (107.8 in vs 111.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 66 lb heavier (3,527 lb vs 3,461 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (107.8 in vs 111.0 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 3.7 in shorter (191.5 in vs 195.2 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 66 lb heavier (3,527 lb vs 3,461 lb)
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 0.8 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.1 in taller (57.6 in vs 57.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Toyota Avalon
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Avalon — Toyota Avalon is narrower by 0.8 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Toyota Avalon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.5 in | 195.2 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 57.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 111.0 in | 3.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,527 lb | 3,461 lb | 66 lb |
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