Volkswagen Passat vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length188.0 in – 188.2 in
- Height58.0 in – 59.7 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Curb weight3,344 lb – 3,512 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 3.7 in shorter (188.1 in vs 191.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.4 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.8 in taller (58.9 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 112.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 104 lb heavier (3,428 lb vs 3,532 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 112.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.8 in taller (58.9 in vs 57.1 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Malibu is 104 lb heavier (3,428 lb vs 3,532 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 1.4 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.3 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 3.7 in shorter (188.1 in vs 191.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 1.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.1 in | 191.8 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 57.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 112.3 in | 5.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,428 lb | 3,532 lb | 104 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 188.0 in – 188.2 in).
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