Spec Sizes

Mazda Mazda6 vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda6 · Chevrolet Malibu

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

Side view
  • Length186.8 in
  • Height56.7 in
  • Wheelbase105.3 in
  • Curb weight3,093 lb – 3,422 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.1 in
  • Chevrolet Malibu width70.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Mazda Mazda6 is 5.0 in shorter (186.8 in vs 191.8 in)
  • Width: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.2 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.3 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.4 in taller (56.7 in vs 57.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 7.0 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 112.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 275 lb heavier (3,258 lb vs 3,532 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 275 lb heavier (3,258 lb vs 3,532 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 7.0 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 112.3 in)
  3. Length: Mazda Mazda6 is 5.0 in shorter (186.8 in vs 191.8 in)
  4. Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.4 in taller (56.7 in vs 57.1 in)
  5. Width: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.2 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda6 — Mazda Mazda6 is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda6 · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
  • Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda6 — Mazda Mazda6 is narrower by 0.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintMazda Mazda6 — Based on length × width (Mazda Mazda6)

Dimension comparison

SpecMazda Mazda6Chevrolet MalibuDifference
Length186.8 in191.8 in5.0 in
Width70.1 in70.3 in0.2 in
Height56.7 in57.1 in0.4 in
Wheelbase105.3 in112.3 in7.0 in
Curb weight3,258 lb3,532 lb275 lb

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