Ford Fusion vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Ford Fusion · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length191.7 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase112.2 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight3,431 lb – 3,681 lb
- Width72.9 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.2 in shorter (191.7 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Ford Fusion is 0.1 in narrower (72.9 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Ford Fusion is 0.5 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 107.8 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 107.8 in)
- Height: Ford Fusion is 0.5 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.6 in)
- Width: Ford Fusion is 0.1 in narrower (72.9 in vs 73.0 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.2 in shorter (191.7 in vs 191.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 0.2 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
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Fusion | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.7 in | 191.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Width | 72.9 in | 73.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 57.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 107.8 in | 4.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,556 lb | — | — |
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