Chevrolet Malibu vs Toyota Avalon Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Toyota Avalon
- Length194.2 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase111.4 in
- Curb weight3,135 lb – 3,223 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Toyota Avalon width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.7 in shorter (194.2 in vs 195.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 0.2 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.8 in taller (57.3 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 113.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 464 lb heavier (3,179 lb vs 3,643 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 464 lb heavier (3,179 lb vs 3,643 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.8 in taller (57.3 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 113.0 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.7 in shorter (194.2 in vs 195.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 0.2 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Toyota Avalon
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Avalon — Toyota Avalon is narrower by 0.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Toyota Avalon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.2 in | 195.9 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 56.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 113.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,179 lb | 3,643 lb | 464 lb |
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