Honda Accord vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Honda Accord · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length187.6 in – 189.5 in
- Height55.7 in – 57.1 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in – 107.9 in
- Curb weight2,989 lb – 3,360 lb
- Width71.3 in – 71.5 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Accord is 1.8 in shorter (188.6 in vs 190.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.0 in narrower (71.4 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 107.0 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Accord is 69 lb heavier (3,175 lb vs 3,106 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.0 in narrower (71.4 in vs 69.4 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Accord is 69 lb heavier (3,175 lb vs 3,106 lb)
- Length: Honda Accord is 1.8 in shorter (188.6 in vs 190.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 107.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Accord — Honda Accord is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Honda Accord · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 2.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Accord | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.6 in | 190.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 71.4 in | 69.4 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 56.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.5 in | 107.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,175 lb | 3,106 lb | 69 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 187.6 in – 189.5 in).
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