Ford Fusion vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 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: Ford Fusion is 2.1 in shorter (191.7 in vs 193.8 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 0.8 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 111.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 0.5 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 6.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 319 lb heavier (3,556 lb vs 3,237 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 319 lb heavier (3,556 lb vs 3,237 lb)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 0.5 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 6.5 in)
- Length: Ford Fusion is 2.1 in shorter (191.7 in vs 193.8 in)
- Height: Ford Fusion is 0.5 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 111.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Fusion — Ford Fusion is shorter by 2.1 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
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Fusion — Based on length × width (Ford Fusion)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Fusion | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.7 in | 193.8 in | 2.1 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 | 111.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 6.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,556 lb | 3,237 lb | 319 lb |
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