Mazda Mazda6 vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda6 · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length193.7 in
- Height57.9 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Curb weight3,258 lb – 3,547 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.9 in shorter (193.7 in vs 191.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.1 in narrower (72.4 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.8 in taller (57.9 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 112.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 130 lb heavier (3,403 lb vs 3,532 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 130 lb heavier (3,403 lb vs 3,532 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.1 in narrower (72.4 in vs 70.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 112.3 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.8 in taller (57.9 in vs 57.1 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.9 in shorter (193.7 in vs 191.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda6 · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 2.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda6 | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.7 in | 191.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 70.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 57.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 112.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,403 lb | 3,532 lb | 130 lb |
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