Chevrolet Malibu vs Toyota Camry Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Toyota Camry
- Length193.8 in
- Height57.6 in
- Wheelbase111.4 in
- Ground clearance6.5 in
- Curb weight3,086 lb – 3,388 lb
- 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
- 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)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.7 in taller (57.6 in vs 56.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Camry is 0.6 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.4 in)
- Length: Toyota Camry is 1.4 in shorter (193.8 in vs 192.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Camry — Toyota Camry is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Toyota Camry
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Camry — Toyota Camry is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Camry — Based on length × width (Toyota Camry)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Toyota Camry | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.8 in | 192.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 56.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 111.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in | 5.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,237 lb | 3,434 lb | 197 lb |
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