Lincoln MKZ vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Lincoln MKZ · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length194.1 in
- Height58.1 in – 58.2 in
- Wheelbase112.2 in
- Curb weight3,739 lb – 3,900 lb
- Width73.4 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.3 in shorter (194.1 in vs 193.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.4 in narrower (73.4 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Lincoln MKZ is 0.6 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Lincoln MKZ has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 111.4 in)
- Curb weight: Lincoln MKZ is 583 lb heavier (3,820 lb vs 3,237 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Lincoln MKZ is 583 lb heavier (3,820 lb vs 3,237 lb)
- Height: Lincoln MKZ is 0.6 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Lincoln MKZ has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 111.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.4 in narrower (73.4 in vs 73.0 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.3 in shorter (194.1 in vs 193.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 0.3 in Check garage fit for Lincoln MKZ · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 0.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Lincoln MKZ | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.1 in | 193.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Width | 73.4 in | 73.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 57.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 111.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.5 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,820 lb | 3,237 lb | 583 lb |
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