Chevrolet Malibu vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Volkswagen Passat
- Length194.2 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase111.4 in
- Curb weight3,126 lb – 3,223 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 in shorter (194.2 in vs 193.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.8 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.7 in taller (57.3 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 110.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 140 lb heavier (3,175 lb vs 3,314 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 140 lb heavier (3,175 lb vs 3,314 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.7 in taller (57.3 in vs 58.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.8 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 110.4 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 in shorter (194.2 in vs 193.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 0.6 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 | 194.2 in | 193.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 58.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 110.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.4 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,175 lb | 3,314 lb | 140 lb |
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