Nissan Altima vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length191.5 in
- Height57.9 in
- Wheelbase110.2 in
- Curb weight3,001 lb – 3,197 lb
- Width70.4 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.1 in shorter (191.5 in vs 190.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.0 in narrower (70.4 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 1.5 in taller (57.9 in vs 56.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 107.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 7 lb heavier (3,099 lb vs 3,106 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 107.0 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 1.5 in taller (57.9 in vs 56.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.0 in narrower (70.4 in vs 69.4 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.1 in shorter (191.5 in vs 190.4 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 7 lb heavier (3,099 lb vs 3,106 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 1.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.5 in | 190.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 69.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 56.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 107.0 in | 3.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,099 lb | 3,106 lb | 7 lb |
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