Chevrolet Malibu vs Toyota Camry Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Toyota Camry

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length193.8 in
  • Height57.6 in
  • Wheelbase111.4 in
  • Ground clearance6.5 in
  • Curb weight3,086 lb – 3,388 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.0 in
  • Toyota Camry width72.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota Camry is 1.4 in shorter (193.8 in vs 192.4 in)
  • Width: Toyota Camry is 0.6 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.4 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.7 in taller (57.6 in vs 56.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 111.2 in)
  • Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 0.8 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 5.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 197 lb heavier (3,237 lb vs 3,434 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 0.8 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 5.7 in)
  2. Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 197 lb heavier (3,237 lb vs 3,434 lb)
  3. Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.7 in taller (57.6 in vs 56.9 in)
  4. Width: Toyota Camry is 0.6 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.4 in)
  5. Length: Toyota Camry is 1.4 in shorter (193.8 in vs 192.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota CamryToyota Camry is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Toyota Camry
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota CamryToyota Camry is narrower by 0.6 in
  • More ground clearanceChevrolet MalibuChevrolet Malibu has 0.8 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota CamryBased on length × width (Toyota Camry)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet MalibuToyota CamryDifference
Length193.8 in192.4 in1.4 in
Width73.0 in72.4 in0.6 in
Height57.6 in56.9 in0.7 in
Wheelbase111.4 in111.2 in0.2 in
Ground clearance6.5 in5.7 in0.8 in
Curb weight3,237 lb3,434 lb197 lb

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