Hyundai Sonata vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison

Which is bigger?

• Length: Hyundai Sonata is 3.1 in shorter (191.1 in vs 194.2 in)
• Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.4 in narrower (73.4 in vs 73.0 in)
• Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.8 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.3 in)
• Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 111.4 in)
• Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 225 lb heavier (3,404 lb vs 3,179 lb)

Biggest size differences

1. Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 225 lb heavier (3,404 lb vs 3,179 lb)
2. Length: Hyundai Sonata is 3.1 in shorter (191.1 in vs 194.2 in)
3. Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.8 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.3 in)
4. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 111.4 in)
5. Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.4 in narrower (73.4 in vs 73.0 in)

Practical verdicts

• Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is shorter by 3.1 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Sonata · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
• Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 0.4 in
• Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Sonata — Based on length × width (Hyundai Sonata)

Dimension comparison

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