Nissan Maxima vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length190.6 in
- Height57.8 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Curb weight3,551 lb – 3,568 lb
- Width73.2 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 0.9 in shorter (190.6 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.2 in narrower (73.2 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.2 in taller (57.8 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 107.8 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 33 lb heavier (3,560 lb vs 3,527 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 107.8 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 33 lb heavier (3,560 lb vs 3,527 lb)
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 0.9 in shorter (190.6 in vs 191.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.2 in taller (57.8 in vs 57.6 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.2 in narrower (73.2 in vs 73.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 0.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.6 in | 191.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 73.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 57.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 107.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,560 lb | 3,527 lb | 33 lb |
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