Chevrolet Malibu vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Volkswagen Passat
- Length188.3 in
- Height57.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,174 lb – 3,315 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Volkswagen Passat width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 0.1 in shorter (188.3 in vs 188.2 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.8 in narrower (69.9 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.5 in taller (57.5 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 323 lb heavier (3,245 lb vs 3,567 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 323 lb heavier (3,245 lb vs 3,567 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.8 in narrower (69.9 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.5 in taller (57.5 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.7 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 0.1 in shorter (188.3 in vs 188.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 1.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.3 in | 188.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 71.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 58.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,245 lb | 3,567 lb | 323 lb |
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