2021 Chevrolet Malibu dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo
Length
194.2in long
- 16 ft 2.2 in. 4.93 m.
- 72.8 in wide, 57.3 in tall. 3,135 lb.
- L FWD.
- Mid-size sedan.
Dimensions by trim
| Trim | Length | Width | With mirrors | Height | Wheelbase | Turning circle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L FWD, LS FWD, RS FWD, LT FWD, Premier FWD | 194.2 in | 72.8 in | 73.0 in | 57.3 in | 111.4 in | 37.0 ft |
| 4dr Sdn L FWD, 4dr Sdn LS w/1LS FWD, 4dr Sdn RS FWD, 4dr Sdn LT FWD, 4dr Sdn Premier FWD | 194.2 in | 73.0 in | 73.0 in | 57.9 in | 111.4 in | 37.0 ft |
| LS Fleet FWD | 194.2 in | 72.8 in | 73.0 in | 57.5 in | 111.4 in | 37.0 ft |
| Trim | Curb weight |
|---|---|
| L FWD, LS Fleet FWD, LS FWD, RS FWD, LT FWD | 3,135 lb |
| 4dr Sdn L FWD | 3,126 lb |
| 4dr Sdn LS w/1LS FWD, 4dr Sdn RS FWD | 3,135 lb |
| 4dr Sdn LT FWD | 3,159 lb |
| Premier FWD | 3,223 lb |
| 4dr Sdn Premier FWD | 3,223 lb |
| Trim | Cargo, seats up | Cargo, max | Passenger volume | Front legroom | Rear legroom | Front headroom | Rear headroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L FWD, LS FWD, RS FWD, LT FWD, Premier FWD | 15.7 cu ft | 15.7 cu ft | 102.9 cu ft | 41.5 in | 38.1 in | 39.1 in | 37.5 in |
| 4dr Sdn L FWD, 4dr Sdn LS w/1LS FWD, 4dr Sdn RS FWD, 4dr Sdn LT FWD, 4dr Sdn Premier FWD | 15.7 cu ft | 15.7 cu ft | 102.9 cu ft | 41.5 in | 38.1 in | 39.1 in | 37.5 in |
| LS Fleet FWD | 15.7 cu ft | 15.7 cu ft | 102.9 cu ft | 41.5 in | 38.1 in | 39.1 in | 37.5 in |
Weight
- Curb weight
- 3,135 lb
- Kilograms
- 1,422 kg
- US tons
- 1.6 tons
L FWD. All trims: 3,126 lb to 3,223 lb.
Heavier than 18% of 81 sedans (2021).
Garage fit
| Garage | Fits | Spare length | Each side |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single, 12 x 22 ft | Yes | 69.8 in | 35.6 in |
| Single, 14 x 24 ft | Yes | 93.8 in | 47.6 in |
| Double, 20 x 20 ft | Yes | 45.8 in | 83.6 in |
| Double, 24 x 24 ft | Yes | 93.8 in | 107.6 in |
| Door | Fits | Spare width | Above roof |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 ft wide, 7 ft tall | Yes | 23.0 in | 26.7 in |
| 9 ft wide, 7 ft tall | Yes | 35.0 in | 26.7 in |
Door width check uses the mirrors: 73.0 in.
Your garage
Second car
Garage 12 x 22 ft. Door 9 x 7 ft.
- Yes. 69.8 in spare length. 35.6 in each side.
- Door: 35.0 in spare width. 26.7 in above the roof.
Size class
Mid-size sedan.
Longer than 57% of 81 sedans (2021).
Median of 81 sedans (2021): 192.9 in long.
Cargo, seats up: 15.7 cu ft. More than 62% of 74 sedans (2021).
Bigger and smaller rivals
| Model | Length | vs Malibu | Cargo, seats up | vs Malibu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysler 300 | 198.6 in | +4.4 in | 16.3 cu ft | +0.6 cu ft |
| Dodge Charger | 198.4 in | +4.2 in | 16.5 cu ft | +0.8 cu ft |
| Toyota Avalon | 195.9 in | +1.7 in | 16.1 cu ft | about the same |
| Toyota Mirai | 195.8 in | +1.6 in | 9.6 cu ft | -6.1 cu ft |
| Chevrolet Malibu | 194.2 in | - | 15.7 cu ft | - |
| Volkswagen Passat | 193.6 in | -0.6 in | 15.9 cu ft | about the same |
| Kia K5 | 193.1 in | -1.1 in | 16.0 cu ft | about the same |
| Hyundai Sonata | 192.9 in | -1.3 in | 16.0 cu ft | about the same |
| Nissan Altima | 192.9 in | -1.3 in | 15.4 cu ft | about the same |
Legroom and headroom
L FWD.
- Front legroom
- 41.5 inMore than 23% of 79 sedans (2021).
- Rear legroom
- 38.1 inMore than 77% of 80 sedans (2021).
- Front headroom
- 39.1 inMore than 69% of 79 sedans (2021).
- Rear headroom
- 37.5 inMore than 57% of 80 sedans (2021).
What this cannot tell you
Outline is a body-style template scaled to these numbers.
Garage fit ignores shelves, steps and open doors.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
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