Nissan Maxima vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length187.7 in
- Height55.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,012 lb – 3,085 lb
- Width69.7 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 2.7 in shorter (187.7 in vs 190.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.3 in narrower (69.7 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.0 in taller (55.7 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 16 lb heavier (3,049 lb vs 3,064 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.0 in taller (55.7 in vs 56.7 in)
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 2.7 in shorter (187.7 in vs 190.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 16 lb heavier (3,049 lb vs 3,064 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.3 in narrower (69.7 in vs 69.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 0.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.7 in | 190.4 in | 2.7 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 69.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 56.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,049 lb | 3,064 lb | 16 lb |
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