Spec Sizes

Nissan Maxima vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Chevrolet Malibu

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

Side view
  • Length193.5 in
  • Height58.3 in
  • Wheelbase111.2 in
  • Curb weight3,471 lb – 3,473 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in
  • Chevrolet Malibu width69.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 5.2 in shorter (193.5 in vs 188.3 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.8 in narrower (71.7 in vs 69.9 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.8 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 228 lb heavier (3,472 lb vs 3,245 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 228 lb heavier (3,472 lb vs 3,245 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 106.3 in)
  3. Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 5.2 in shorter (193.5 in vs 188.3 in)
  4. Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.8 in narrower (71.7 in vs 69.9 in)
  5. Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.8 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 5.2 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 1.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan MaximaChevrolet MalibuDifference
Length193.5 in188.3 in5.2 in
Width71.7 in69.9 in1.8 in
Height58.3 in57.5 in0.8 in
Wheelbase111.2 in106.3 in4.9 in
Curb weight3,472 lb3,245 lb228 lb

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