Nissan Altima vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length182.5 in – 189.8 in
- Height55.3 in – 57.9 in
- Wheelbase105.3 in – 109.3 in
- Curb weight3,076 lb – 3,407 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 5.7 in shorter (186.2 in vs 191.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.4 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.5 in taller (56.6 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 112.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 291 lb heavier (3,242 lb vs 3,532 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 291 lb heavier (3,242 lb vs 3,532 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 112.3 in)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 5.7 in shorter (186.2 in vs 191.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.5 in taller (56.6 in vs 57.1 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.4 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 5.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.2 in | 191.8 in | 5.7 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 57.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.3 in | 112.3 in | 5.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,242 lb | 3,532 lb | 291 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 182.5 in – 189.8 in).
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