Honda Accord vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Honda Accord · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length190.9 in – 194.3 in
- Height56.4 in – 58.1 in
- Wheelbase107.9 in – 110.2 in
- Curb weight3,221 lb – 3,600 lb
- Width72.7 in – 72.8 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.8 in shorter (192.6 in vs 191.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.5 in narrower (72.8 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Honda Accord is 0.1 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (109.1 in vs 112.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 122 lb heavier (3,411 lb vs 3,532 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.5 in narrower (72.8 in vs 70.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 122 lb heavier (3,411 lb vs 3,532 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (109.1 in vs 112.3 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.8 in shorter (192.6 in vs 191.8 in)
- Height: Honda Accord is 0.1 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Honda Accord · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 2.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Accord | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.6 in | 191.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 70.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 57.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.1 in | 112.3 in | 3.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,411 lb | 3,532 lb | 122 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 190.9 in – 194.3 in).
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