Chevrolet Malibu vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Volkswagen Passat
- Length193.8 in
- Height57.6 in
- Wheelbase111.4 in
- Ground clearance6.5 in
- Curb weight3,086 lb – 3,388 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 1.9 in shorter (193.8 in vs 191.9 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: Chevrolet Malibu has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 110.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 1.1 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 180 lb heavier (3,237 lb vs 3,417 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 1.1 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 180 lb heavier (3,237 lb vs 3,417 lb)
- 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: Volkswagen Passat is 1.9 in shorter (193.8 in vs 191.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 1.9 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
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu has 1.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.8 in | 191.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 58.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 110.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in | 5.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,237 lb | 3,417 lb | 180 lb |
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