Mazda Mazda6 vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda6 · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length191.5 in
- Height57.1 in
- Wheelbase111.4 in
- Ground clearance6.4 in – 6.7 in
- Curb weight3,183 lb – 3,232 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: essentially the same
- Width: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.6 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.5 in taller (57.1 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda6 has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 107.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda6 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 6.0 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda6 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 6.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda6 has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 107.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.5 in taller (57.1 in vs 57.6 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.6 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda6 — Mazda Mazda6 is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceMazda Mazda6 — Mazda Mazda6 has 0.6 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda6 | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.5 in | 191.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 73.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 57.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 107.8 in | 3.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in | 6.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,208 lb | — | — |
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