Volkswagen Passat vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length191.6 in
- Height58.5 in
- Wheelbase110.4 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight3,230 lb – 3,494 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.1 in shorter (191.6 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.8 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.9 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 107.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.0 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Malibu has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 107.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.9 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.8 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.0 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.1 in shorter (191.6 in vs 191.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.6 in | 191.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 73.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 57.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 107.8 in | 2.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 6.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,362 lb | — | — |
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