Ford Fusion vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Ford Fusion · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length191.7 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase112.2 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight3,410 lb – 4,085 lb
- Width75.2 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: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.2 in narrower (75.2 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 573 lb heavier (3,748 lb vs 3,175 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 573 lb heavier (3,748 lb vs 3,175 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.2 in narrower (75.2 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Ford Fusion is 0.8 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.3 in)
- Length: Ford Fusion is 2.5 in shorter (191.7 in vs 194.2 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 2.5 in Check garage fit for Ford Fusion · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 2.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Fusion | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.7 in | 194.2 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 73.0 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 57.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 111.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,748 lb | 3,175 lb | 573 lb |
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