Honda Accord vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Honda Accord · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length192.2 in
- Height57.1 in
- Wheelbase111.4 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight3,131 lb – 3,428 lb
- Width73.3 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Accord is 1.6 in shorter (192.2 in vs 193.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.3 in narrower (73.3 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.5 in taller (57.1 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 0.5 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 6.5 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Accord is 43 lb heavier (3,280 lb vs 3,237 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 0.5 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 6.5 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Accord is 43 lb heavier (3,280 lb vs 3,237 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.5 in taller (57.1 in vs 57.6 in)
- Length: Honda Accord is 1.6 in shorter (192.2 in vs 193.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.3 in narrower (73.3 in vs 73.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Accord — Honda Accord is shorter by 1.6 in Check garage fit for Honda Accord · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu has 0.5 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Accord | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.2 in | 193.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Width | 73.3 in | 73.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 57.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 111.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 6.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,280 lb | 3,237 lb | 43 lb |
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