Ford Fusion vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Fusion · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length190.6 in
- Height56.9 in
- Wheelbase107.4 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in – 6.0 in
- Curb weight3,285 lb – 3,803 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Fusion is 1.2 in shorter (190.6 in vs 191.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.9 in narrower (72.2 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.2 in taller (56.9 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (107.4 in vs 112.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 12 lb heavier (3,544 lb vs 3,532 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (107.4 in vs 112.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.9 in narrower (72.2 in vs 70.3 in)
- Length: Ford Fusion is 1.2 in shorter (190.6 in vs 191.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.2 in taller (56.9 in vs 57.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 12 lb heavier (3,544 lb vs 3,532 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Fusion — Ford Fusion is shorter by 1.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Fusion · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 1.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Fusion | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.6 in | 191.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 70.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 57.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 112.3 in | 4.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,544 lb | 3,532 lb | 12 lb |
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