Honda Accord vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Honda Accord · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length186.8 in – 189.4 in
- Height55.0 in – 57.3 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in – 106.9 in
- Curb weight2,943 lb – 3,329 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Accord is 2.3 in shorter (188.1 in vs 190.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.9 in narrower (70.3 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.3 in taller (56.1 in vs 56.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (106.0 in vs 107.0 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Accord is 71 lb heavier (3,136 lb vs 3,065 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Accord is 71 lb heavier (3,136 lb vs 3,065 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.9 in narrower (70.3 in vs 69.4 in)
- Length: Honda Accord is 2.3 in shorter (188.1 in vs 190.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (106.0 in vs 107.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.3 in taller (56.1 in vs 56.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Accord — Honda Accord is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for Honda Accord · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 0.9 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Accord | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.1 in | 190.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 69.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 56.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.0 in | 107.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,136 lb | 3,065 lb | 71 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 186.8 in – 189.4 in).
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