Nissan Maxima vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length190.6 in
- Height57.8 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Curb weight3,540 lb – 3,565 lb
- Width73.2 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 1.2 in shorter (190.6 in vs 191.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.9 in narrower (73.2 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.7 in taller (57.8 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 112.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 21 lb heavier (3,553 lb vs 3,532 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.9 in narrower (73.2 in vs 70.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 112.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.7 in taller (57.8 in vs 57.1 in)
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 1.2 in shorter (190.6 in vs 191.8 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 21 lb heavier (3,553 lb vs 3,532 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 1.2 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 2.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.6 in | 191.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 70.3 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 57.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 112.3 in | 3.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,553 lb | 3,532 lb | 21 lb |
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