Hyundai Sonata vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison

Which is bigger?

• Length: Hyundai Sonata is 3.5 in shorter (186.9 in vs 190.4 in)
• Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 69.4 in)
• Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.4 in taller (56.0 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 134 lb heavier (3,199 lb vs 3,065 lb)

Biggest size differences

1. Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 134 lb heavier (3,199 lb vs 3,065 lb)
2. Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 69.4 in)
3. Length: Hyundai Sonata is 3.5 in shorter (186.9 in vs 190.4 in)
4. Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.4 in taller (56.0 in vs 56.4 in)
5. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.0 in)

Practical verdicts

• Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is shorter by 3.5 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Sonata · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
• Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 2.3 in
• Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)

Dimension comparison

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.