Chevrolet Malibu vs Toyota Avalon Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Toyota Avalon
- Length193.8 in
- Height57.6 in
- Wheelbase111.4 in
- Ground clearance6.5 in
- Curb weight3,086 lb – 3,388 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Toyota Avalon width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.5 in shorter (193.8 in vs 195.3 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: Chevrolet Malibu has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 111.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 1.0 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 307 lb heavier (3,237 lb vs 3,544 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 1.0 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 307 lb heavier (3,237 lb vs 3,544 lb)
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 0.8 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.2 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.5 in shorter (193.8 in vs 195.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 111.0 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 parkingToyota Avalon — Toyota Avalon is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu has 1.0 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Toyota Avalon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.8 in | 195.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 57.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 111.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in | 5.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,237 lb | 3,544 lb | 307 lb |
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