Dodge Avenger vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Dodge Avenger · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length192.6 in
- Height58.4 in
- Wheelbase108.9 in
- Curb weight3,400 lb – 3,607 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.8 in shorter (192.6 in vs 191.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.5 in narrower (72.8 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Dodge Avenger is 1.3 in taller (58.4 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (108.9 in vs 112.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 29 lb heavier (3,504 lb vs 3,532 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.5 in narrower (72.8 in vs 70.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (108.9 in vs 112.3 in)
- Height: Dodge Avenger is 1.3 in taller (58.4 in vs 57.1 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 29 lb heavier (3,504 lb vs 3,532 lb)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.8 in shorter (192.6 in vs 191.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Dodge Avenger · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 2.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Avenger | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.6 in | 191.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 70.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 58.4 in | 57.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.9 in | 112.3 in | 3.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,504 lb | 3,532 lb | 29 lb |
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