Volkswagen Passat vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length183.8 in – 184.1 in
- Height57.4 in – 59.0 in
- Wheelbase106.4 in – 106.5 in
- Curb weight3,122 lb – 3,380 lb
- Width68.5 in – 86.5 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 6.5 in shorter (183.9 in vs 190.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 8.1 in narrower (77.5 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.5 in taller (58.2 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 107.0 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 187 lb heavier (3,251 lb vs 3,064 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 8.1 in narrower (77.5 in vs 69.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 187 lb heavier (3,251 lb vs 3,064 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 6.5 in shorter (183.9 in vs 190.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.5 in taller (58.2 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 107.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 6.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 8.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.9 in | 190.4 in | 6.5 in |
| Width | 77.5 in | 69.4 in | 8.1 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 56.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.5 in | 107.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,251 lb | 3,064 lb | 187 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 183.8 in – 184.1 in).
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