Nissan Maxima vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length192.8 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,565 lb – 3,676 lb
- Width73.2 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 1.4 in shorter (192.8 in vs 194.2 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.2 in narrower (73.2 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.8 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 111.4 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 446 lb heavier (3,621 lb vs 3,175 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 446 lb heavier (3,621 lb vs 3,175 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 111.4 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.8 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.3 in)
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 1.4 in shorter (192.8 in vs 194.2 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 1.4 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 | 192.8 in | 194.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 73.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 57.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 111.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,621 lb | 3,175 lb | 446 lb |
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