Dodge Avenger vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Dodge Avenger · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length190.9 in
- Height58.9 in
- Wheelbase108.9 in
- Curb weight3,355 lb – 3,738 lb
- Width71.8 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Avenger is 0.9 in shorter (190.9 in vs 191.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.5 in narrower (71.8 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Dodge Avenger is 1.8 in taller (58.9 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (108.9 in vs 112.3 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Avenger is 15 lb heavier (3,547 lb vs 3,532 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Dodge Avenger is 1.8 in taller (58.9 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (108.9 in vs 112.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.5 in narrower (71.8 in vs 70.3 in)
- Length: Dodge Avenger is 0.9 in shorter (190.9 in vs 191.8 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Avenger is 15 lb heavier (3,547 lb vs 3,532 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Avenger — Dodge Avenger is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for Dodge Avenger · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Avenger | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.9 in | 191.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 70.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 57.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.9 in | 112.3 in | 3.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,547 lb | 3,532 lb | 15 lb |
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