Chevrolet Malibu vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Volkswagen Passat
- Length191.5 in
- Height57.6 in
- Wheelbase107.8 in
- Curb weight3,393 lb – 3,660 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.1 in shorter (191.5 in vs 191.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.8 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.9 in taller (57.6 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (107.8 in vs 110.4 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 214 lb heavier (3,527 lb vs 3,313 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 214 lb heavier (3,527 lb vs 3,313 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (107.8 in vs 110.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.9 in taller (57.6 in vs 58.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.8 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.2 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.1 in shorter (191.5 in vs 191.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.5 in | 191.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 58.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 110.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,527 lb | 3,313 lb | 214 lb |
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