Toyota Avalon vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Toyota Avalon · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length191.9 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase107.1 in
- Curb weight3,417 lb – 3,439 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.5 in shorter (191.9 in vs 190.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Toyota Avalon is 1.3 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 107.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 364 lb heavier (3,428 lb vs 3,064 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 364 lb heavier (3,428 lb vs 3,064 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Toyota Avalon is 1.3 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.4 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.5 in shorter (191.9 in vs 190.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 107.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Toyota Avalon · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 2.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Avalon | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.9 in | 190.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 69.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 56.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 107.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,428 lb | 3,064 lb | 364 lb |
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