Spec Sizes

Nissan Maxima vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Chevrolet Malibu

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

Side view
  • Length190.5 in
  • Height56.5 in
  • Wheelbase108.3 in
  • Curb weight3,186 lb – 3,294 lb
Front / width
  • 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: Nissan Maxima is 0.1 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.4 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

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 176 lb heavier (3,240 lb vs 3,064 lb)
  2. Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.9 in narrower (70.3 in vs 69.4 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 107.0 in)
  4. Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.1 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.4 in)
  5. 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

SpecNissan MaximaChevrolet MalibuDifference
Length190.5 in190.4 in0.1 in
Width70.3 in69.4 in0.9 in
Height56.5 in56.4 in0.1 in
Wheelbase108.3 in107.0 in1.3 in
Curb weight3,240 lb3,064 lb176 lb

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