Nissan Maxima vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length194.4 in
- Height58.3 in
- Wheelbase111.2 in
- Curb weight3,579 lb – 3,591 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.6 in shorter (194.4 in vs 191.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.4 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.2 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 112.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 53 lb heavier (3,585 lb vs 3,532 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.2 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.1 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.4 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 53 lb heavier (3,585 lb vs 3,532 lb)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.6 in shorter (194.4 in vs 191.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 112.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 2.6 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 1.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.4 in | 191.8 in | 2.6 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 57.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 112.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,585 lb | 3,532 lb | 53 lb |
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