Spec Sizes

Hyundai Sonata vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Sonata · Chevrolet Malibu

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

Side view
  • Length188.9 in
  • Height58.0 in
  • Wheelbase107.4 in
  • Curb weight3,253 lb – 3,458 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.1 in
  • Chevrolet Malibu width70.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Sonata is 2.9 in shorter (188.9 in vs 191.8 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.8 in narrower (72.1 in vs 70.3 in)
  • Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.9 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (107.4 in vs 112.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 177 lb heavier (3,356 lb vs 3,532 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 177 lb heavier (3,356 lb vs 3,532 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (107.4 in vs 112.3 in)
  3. Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.8 in narrower (72.1 in vs 70.3 in)
  4. Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.9 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.1 in)
  5. Length: Hyundai Sonata is 2.9 in shorter (188.9 in vs 191.8 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai SonataChevrolet MalibuDifference
Length188.9 in191.8 in2.9 in
Width72.1 in70.3 in1.8 in
Height58.0 in57.1 in0.9 in
Wheelbase107.4 in112.3 in4.9 in
Curb weight3,356 lb3,532 lb177 lb

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