Spec Sizes

Ford Fusion vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2014 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Ford Fusion · Chevrolet Malibu

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length191.7 in
  • Height58.1 in
  • Wheelbase112.2 in
  • Ground clearance6.0 in
  • Curb weight3,431 lb – 3,681 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.9 in
  • Chevrolet Malibu width73.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Fusion is 2.5 in shorter (191.7 in vs 194.2 in)
  • Width: Ford Fusion is 0.1 in narrower (72.9 in vs 73.0 in)
  • Height: Ford Fusion is 0.8 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 111.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 377 lb heavier (3,556 lb vs 3,179 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 377 lb heavier (3,556 lb vs 3,179 lb)
  2. Height: Ford Fusion is 0.8 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.3 in)
  3. Length: Ford Fusion is 2.5 in shorter (191.7 in vs 194.2 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 111.4 in)
  5. Width: Ford Fusion is 0.1 in narrower (72.9 in vs 73.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Fusion — Ford Fusion is shorter by 2.5 in Check garage fit for Ford Fusion · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Fusion — Ford Fusion is narrower by 0.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Fusion — Based on length × width (Ford Fusion)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord FusionChevrolet MalibuDifference
Length191.7 in194.2 in2.5 in
Width72.9 in73.0 in0.1 in
Height58.1 in57.3 in0.8 in
Wheelbase112.2 in111.4 in0.8 in
Ground clearance6.0 in——
Curb weight3,556 lb3,179 lb377 lb

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