Toyota Avalon vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Toyota Avalon · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length197.2 in
- Height58.5 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Curb weight3,490 lb – 3,610 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 5.4 in shorter (197.2 in vs 191.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.5 in narrower (72.8 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Toyota Avalon is 1.4 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 112.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 18 lb heavier (3,550 lb vs 3,532 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.5 in narrower (72.8 in vs 70.3 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 5.4 in shorter (197.2 in vs 191.8 in)
- Height: Toyota Avalon is 1.4 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 112.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 18 lb heavier (3,550 lb vs 3,532 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 5.4 in Check garage fit for Toyota Avalon · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 2.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Avalon | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.2 in | 191.8 in | 5.4 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 70.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 57.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 112.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,550 lb | 3,532 lb | 18 lb |
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