Hyundai Genesis vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Genesis · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length196.5 in
- Height58.3 in
- Wheelbase118.5 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in – 5.3 in
- Curb weight4,138 lb – 4,295 lb
- Width74.4 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.7 in shorter (196.5 in vs 193.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.4 in narrower (74.4 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Hyundai Genesis is 0.7 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Genesis has a 7.1 in longer wheelbase (118.5 in vs 111.4 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Genesis is 1,111 lb heavier (4,217 lb vs 3,106 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Genesis is 1,111 lb heavier (4,217 lb vs 3,106 lb)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Genesis has a 7.1 in longer wheelbase (118.5 in vs 111.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.4 in narrower (74.4 in vs 73.0 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.7 in shorter (196.5 in vs 193.8 in)
- Height: Hyundai Genesis is 0.7 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Genesis · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 1.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Genesis | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.5 in | 193.8 in | 2.7 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 73.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 57.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.5 in | 111.4 in | 7.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.2 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,217 lb | 3,106 lb | 1,111 lb |
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