Chevrolet Malibu vs Toyota Camry Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Toyota Camry
- Length188.3 in
- Height57.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,174 lb – 3,315 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Toyota Camry width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.9 in shorter (188.3 in vs 189.2 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.8 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Camry is 1.2 in taller (57.5 in vs 58.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Camry has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.1 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 35 lb heavier (3,245 lb vs 3,279 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Toyota Camry is 1.2 in taller (57.5 in vs 58.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.8 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.7 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 35 lb heavier (3,245 lb vs 3,279 lb)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Camry has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.1 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.9 in shorter (188.3 in vs 189.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Toyota Camry
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Toyota Camry | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.3 in | 189.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 58.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,245 lb | 3,279 lb | 35 lb |
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