Nissan Altima vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length192.3 in – 192.5 in
- Height57.4 in – 57.9 in
- Wheelbase110.2 in
- Curb weight3,001 lb – 3,296 lb
- Width70.4 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 4.1 in shorter (192.4 in vs 188.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.5 in narrower (70.4 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.1 in taller (57.6 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 96 lb heavier (3,149 lb vs 3,245 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 96 lb heavier (3,149 lb vs 3,245 lb)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 4.1 in shorter (192.4 in vs 188.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.5 in narrower (70.4 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.1 in taller (57.6 in vs 57.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 4.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.4 in | 188.3 in | 4.1 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 69.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 57.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 106.3 in | 3.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,149 lb | 3,245 lb | 96 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 192.3 in – 192.5 in).
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