Nissan Altima vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length191.5 in
- Height57.9 in – 58.1 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight3,108 lb – 3,355 lb
- Width72.0 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: essentially the same
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.0 in narrower (72.0 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.4 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 107.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.0 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 107.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.0 in narrower (72.0 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.4 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.5 in | 191.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 73.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 57.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 107.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 6.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,232 lb | — | — |
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