Nissan Altima vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Chevrolet Malibu

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length191.9 in
  • Height57.8 in – 58.0 in
  • Wheelbase109.3 in
  • Ground clearance5.4 in
  • Curb weight3,212 lb – 3,462 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.0 in
  • Chevrolet Malibu width73.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Altima is 1.9 in shorter (191.9 in vs 193.8 in)
  • Width: Nissan Altima is 1.0 in narrower (72.0 in vs 73.0 in)
  • Height: Nissan Altima is 0.3 in taller (57.9 in vs 57.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 111.4 in)
  • Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 1.1 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Altima is 100 lb heavier (3,337 lb vs 3,237 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 1.1 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.5 in)
  2. Curb weight: Nissan Altima is 100 lb heavier (3,337 lb vs 3,237 lb)
  3. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 111.4 in)
  4. Width: Nissan Altima is 1.0 in narrower (72.0 in vs 73.0 in)
  5. Length: Nissan Altima is 1.9 in shorter (191.9 in vs 193.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan AltimaNissan Altima is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan AltimaNissan Altima is narrower by 1.0 in
  • More ground clearanceChevrolet MalibuChevrolet Malibu has 1.1 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan AltimaBased on length × width (Nissan Altima)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan AltimaChevrolet MalibuDifference
Length191.9 in193.8 in1.9 in
Width72.0 in73.0 in1.0 in
Height57.9 in57.6 in0.3 in
Wheelbase109.3 in111.4 in2.1 in
Ground clearance5.4 in6.5 in1.1 in
Curb weight3,337 lb3,237 lb100 lb

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