Mazda Mazda6 vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda6 · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length193.7 in
- Height57.9 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Curb weight3,268 lb – 3,597 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.2 in shorter (193.7 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.6 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.3 in taller (57.9 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda6 has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 107.8 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 94 lb heavier (3,433 lb vs 3,527 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 94 lb heavier (3,433 lb vs 3,527 lb)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda6 has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 107.8 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.2 in shorter (193.7 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.6 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.3 in taller (57.9 in vs 57.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 2.2 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda6 · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda6 — Mazda Mazda6 is narrower by 0.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda6 | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.7 in | 191.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 73.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 57.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 107.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,433 lb | 3,527 lb | 94 lb |
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