Hyundai Sonata vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Sonata · Chevrolet Malibu

Side view

Front / width

Which is bigger?

Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.6 in shorter (188.9 in vs 188.3 in)
Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.2 in narrower (72.1 in vs 69.9 in)
Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.5 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.5 in)
Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (107.4 in vs 106.3 in)
Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 111 lb heavier (3,356 lb vs 3,245 lb)

Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 111 lb heavier (3,356 lb vs 3,245 lb)
Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.2 in narrower (72.1 in vs 69.9 in)
Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (107.4 in vs 106.3 in)
Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.5 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.5 in)
Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.6 in shorter (188.9 in vs 188.3 in)

Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Sonata · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 2.2 in
Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)

Spec	Hyundai Sonata	Chevrolet Malibu	Difference
Length	188.9 in	188.3 in	0.6 in
Width	72.1 in	69.9 in	2.2 in
Height	58.0 in	57.5 in	0.5 in
Wheelbase	107.4 in	106.3 in	1.1 in
Curb weight	3,356 lb	3,245 lb	111 lb

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