Volkswagen Passat vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length188.2 in
- Height58.0 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Curb weight3,305 lb – 3,829 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 0.1 in shorter (188.2 in vs 188.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.8 in narrower (71.7 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.5 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 323 lb heavier (3,567 lb vs 3,245 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 323 lb heavier (3,567 lb vs 3,245 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.8 in narrower (71.7 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.5 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 0.1 in shorter (188.2 in vs 188.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 1.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.2 in | 188.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 69.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 57.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 106.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,567 lb | 3,245 lb | 323 lb |
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