Mazda Mazda6 vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda6 · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length186.8 in
- Height56.7 in
- Wheelbase105.3 in
- Curb weight3,042 lb – 3,243 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda6 is 3.6 in shorter (186.8 in vs 190.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.7 in narrower (70.1 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.3 in taller (56.7 in vs 56.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 107.0 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda6 is 37 lb heavier (3,143 lb vs 3,106 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Mazda Mazda6 is 3.6 in shorter (186.8 in vs 190.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 107.0 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda6 is 37 lb heavier (3,143 lb vs 3,106 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.7 in narrower (70.1 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.3 in taller (56.7 in vs 56.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda6 — Mazda Mazda6 is shorter by 3.6 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda6 · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 0.7 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda6 | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.8 in | 190.4 in | 3.6 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 69.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 56.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 107.0 in | 1.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,143 lb | 3,106 lb | 37 lb |
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