Spec Sizes

Hyundai Sonata vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Sonata · Chevrolet Malibu

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length185.4 in
  • Height55.5 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight3,069 lb – 3,072 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.6 in
  • Chevrolet Malibu width69.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Sonata is 5.0 in shorter (185.4 in vs 190.4 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.2 in narrower (71.6 in vs 69.4 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.9 in taller (55.5 in vs 56.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 7 lb heavier (3,071 lb vs 3,064 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.2 in narrower (71.6 in vs 69.4 in)
  2. Length: Hyundai Sonata is 5.0 in shorter (185.4 in vs 190.4 in)
  3. Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.9 in taller (55.5 in vs 56.4 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.0 in)
  5. Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 7 lb heavier (3,071 lb vs 3,064 lb)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai SonataChevrolet MalibuDifference
Length185.4 in190.4 in5.0 in
Width71.6 in69.4 in2.2 in
Height55.5 in56.4 in0.9 in
Wheelbase106.3 in107.0 in0.7 in
Curb weight3,071 lb3,064 lb7 lb

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