Chevrolet Malibu vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2022 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 width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 0.2 in shorter (193.8 in vs 193.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.4 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.1 in taller (57.6 in vs 58.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 110.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 0.8 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 5.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 132 lb heavier (3,237 lb vs 3,369 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 0.8 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 5.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 132 lb heavier (3,237 lb vs 3,369 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.1 in taller (57.6 in vs 58.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 110.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.4 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 0.2 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 0.4 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu has 0.8 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.8 in | 193.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 58.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 110.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in | 5.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,237 lb | 3,369 lb | 132 lb |
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