Spec Sizes

Hyundai Sonata vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Sonata · Chevrolet Malibu

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

Side view
  • Length191.1 in
  • Height58.1 in
  • Wheelbase110.4 in
  • Ground clearance5.3 in
  • Curb weight3,252 lb – 3,505 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.4 in
  • Chevrolet Malibu width73.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Sonata is 2.7 in shorter (191.1 in vs 193.8 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.4 in narrower (73.4 in vs 73.0 in)
  • Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.5 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 111.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 273 lb heavier (3,379 lb vs 3,106 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 273 lb heavier (3,379 lb vs 3,106 lb)
  2. Length: Hyundai Sonata is 2.7 in shorter (191.1 in vs 193.8 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 111.4 in)
  4. Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.5 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.6 in)
  5. Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.4 in narrower (73.4 in vs 73.0 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai SonataChevrolet MalibuDifference
Length191.1 in193.8 in2.7 in
Width73.4 in73.0 in0.4 in
Height58.1 in57.6 in0.5 in
Wheelbase110.4 in111.4 in1.0 in
Ground clearance5.3 in——
Curb weight3,379 lb3,106 lb273 lb

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