Chevrolet Malibu vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Volkswagen Passat
- Length191.8 in
- Height57.1 in
- Wheelbase112.3 in
- Curb weight3,415 lb – 3,649 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Volkswagen Passat width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 3.7 in shorter (191.8 in vs 188.1 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.4 in narrower (70.3 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.8 in taller (57.1 in vs 58.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (112.3 in vs 106.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 20 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 3,513 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (112.3 in vs 106.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.8 in taller (57.1 in vs 58.9 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 3.7 in shorter (191.8 in vs 188.1 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.4 in narrower (70.3 in vs 71.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 20 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 3,513 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 1.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.8 in | 188.1 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 71.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 58.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 106.7 in | 5.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,532 lb | 3,513 lb | 20 lb |
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