Toyota Avalon vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Toyota Avalon · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length195.3 in
- Height57.5 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight3,505 lb – 3,549 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.5 in shorter (195.3 in vs 193.8 in)
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 0.8 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.1 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 111.4 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 421 lb heavier (3,527 lb vs 3,106 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 421 lb heavier (3,527 lb vs 3,106 lb)
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 0.8 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.0 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.5 in shorter (195.3 in vs 193.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 111.4 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.1 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.6 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 parkingToyota Avalon — Toyota Avalon is narrower by 0.8 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Avalon | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.3 in | 193.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 73.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 111.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,527 lb | 3,106 lb | 421 lb |
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