Mazda Mazda6 vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda6 · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length186.8 in – 187.8 in
- Height56.7 in – 57.3 in
- Wheelbase105.3 in
- Curb weight3,091 lb – 3,483 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda6 is 1.0 in shorter (187.3 in vs 188.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.2 in narrower (70.1 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.5 in taller (57.0 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 8 lb heavier (3,287 lb vs 3,295 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.5 in taller (57.0 in vs 57.5 in)
- Length: Mazda Mazda6 is 1.0 in shorter (187.3 in vs 188.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.2 in narrower (70.1 in vs 69.9 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 8 lb heavier (3,287 lb vs 3,295 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda6 — Mazda Mazda6 is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda6 · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 0.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda6 | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.3 in | 188.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 69.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 57.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 106.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,287 lb | 3,295 lb | 8 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 186.8 in – 187.8 in).
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