Mazda Mazda6 vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda6 · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length192.7 in
- Height57.1 in
- Wheelbase111.4 in
- Ground clearance6.4 in – 6.7 in
- Curb weight3,179 lb – 3,250 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda6 is 1.1 in shorter (192.7 in vs 193.8 in)
- 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: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda6 is 109 lb heavier (3,215 lb vs 3,106 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda6 is 109 lb heavier (3,215 lb vs 3,106 lb)
- 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)
- Length: Mazda Mazda6 is 1.1 in shorter (192.7 in vs 193.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda6 — Mazda Mazda6 is shorter by 1.1 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
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda Mazda6 — Based on length × width (Mazda Mazda6)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda6 | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.7 in | 193.8 in | 1.1 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 | 111.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,215 lb | 3,106 lb | 109 lb |
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