Hyundai Sonata vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Sonata · Chevrolet Malibu

Side view

Front / width

Which is bigger?

Length: Hyundai Sonata is 2.0 in shorter (189.8 in vs 191.8 in)
Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.9 in narrower (72.2 in vs 70.3 in)
Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.8 in taller (57.9 in vs 57.1 in)
Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 112.3 in)
Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 226 lb heavier (3,307 lb vs 3,532 lb)

Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 226 lb heavier (3,307 lb vs 3,532 lb)
Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.9 in narrower (72.2 in vs 70.3 in)
Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 112.3 in)
Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.8 in taller (57.9 in vs 57.1 in)
Length: Hyundai Sonata is 2.0 in shorter (189.8 in vs 191.8 in)

Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is shorter by 2.0 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Sonata · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 1.9 in
Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)

Spec	Hyundai Sonata	Chevrolet Malibu	Difference
Length	189.8 in	191.8 in	2.0 in
Width	72.2 in	70.3 in	1.9 in
Height	57.9 in	57.1 in	0.8 in
Wheelbase	110.0 in	112.3 in	2.3 in
Curb weight	3,307 lb	3,532 lb	226 lb

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