Nissan Maxima vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length190.5 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Curb weight3,186 lb – 3,294 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.1 in shorter (190.5 in vs 190.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.9 in narrower (70.3 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.2 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 107.0 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 176 lb heavier (3,240 lb vs 3,064 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 176 lb heavier (3,240 lb vs 3,064 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.9 in narrower (70.3 in vs 69.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 107.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.2 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.7 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.1 in shorter (190.5 in vs 190.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 0.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.5 in | 190.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 69.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 107.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,240 lb | 3,064 lb | 176 lb |
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