Honda Accord vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Honda Accord · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length196.1 in
- Height57.1 in
- Wheelbase111.4 in
- Curb weight3,150 lb – 3,430 lb
- Width73.3 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.9 in shorter (196.1 in vs 194.2 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.3 in narrower (73.3 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.2 in taller (57.1 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Honda Accord is 116 lb heavier (3,290 lb vs 3,175 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Accord is 116 lb heavier (3,290 lb vs 3,175 lb)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.9 in shorter (196.1 in vs 194.2 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.3 in narrower (73.3 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.2 in taller (57.1 in vs 57.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 1.9 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
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Accord | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.1 in | 194.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 73.3 in | 73.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 57.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 111.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,290 lb | 3,175 lb | 116 lb |
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