Toyota Avalon vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Toyota Avalon · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length195.9 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase113.0 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in – 5.3 in
- Curb weight3,560 lb – 3,704 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.7 in shorter (195.9 in vs 194.2 in)
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 0.2 in narrower (72.8 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.8 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (113.0 in vs 111.4 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 458 lb heavier (3,632 lb vs 3,175 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 458 lb heavier (3,632 lb vs 3,175 lb)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (113.0 in vs 111.4 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.8 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.3 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.7 in shorter (195.9 in vs 194.2 in)
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 0.2 in narrower (72.8 in vs 73.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Toyota Avalon · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Avalon — Toyota Avalon is narrower by 0.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Avalon | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.9 in | 194.2 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 73.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 57.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 111.4 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,632 lb | 3,175 lb | 458 lb |
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