Chevrolet Malibu (2016–present) dimensions
16′ 2″ (194.2″)493 cm long and 73.0″185 cm wide.
In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m × 20 ft6.1 m)
Yes, it fits
45.8″116 cm to spare lengthwise
Uses the longest trim. Leave about 3 ft0.9 m to walk around the car.
Check your own garageFuel and efficiency
- Powertrains
- Gas, Hybrid
- Combined MPG
- 26–46
- Trunk (EPA)
- 16.0 cu ft453 L
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
Parking spaces
- Standard (9 ft2.7 m × 18 ft5.5 m)Yes, it fits · 21.8″55 cm
- Compact (8 ft2.4 m × 16 ft4.9 m)Too long · −2.2″6 cm
- Parallel (8 ft2.4 m × 22 ft6.7 m)Yes, it fits · 69.8″177 cm
Typical US sizes; your city’s code may differ.
| Length | 194.2″493 cm |
|---|---|
| Width | 73.0″185 cm |
| Height | 57.9″147 cm |
| Wheelbase | 111.4″283 cm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Cargo space | 15.7 cu ft445 L |
| Curb weight | 3,135 lb1,422 kg(up to 3,457 lb1,568 kg) |
Based on 57 trims, model years 2016–2025.
Quick answers
- How long is the Malibu?
- 16′ 2″ (194.2″)493 cm.
- Will the Malibu fit in a standard 2-car garage?
- Yes. A 20 ft deep garage leaves 45.8″116 cm of room, enough to walk around it. Check your own garage.
- Does it fit a standard parking space?
- Yes. A 9 × 18 ft space leaves 21.8″55 cm of length.
- Will it clear a 7 ft garage door?
- Yes. At 57.9″147 cm tall it clears a 7 ft door by 26.1″66 cm (without a roof box).
- How wide is it with mirrors?
- About 82.0″208 cm: 73.0″185 cm body width plus an estimated 9.0″23 cm for the mirrors (manufacturers don't publish it).
- How much does the Malibu cost?
- The 2025 Malibu starts at $24,700 (MSRP, before destination and taxes). See all trims and prices below.
- How far can the Malibu go on a full tank?
- About 490 miles (15.8-gallon tank, 31 MPG combined). Highway driving goes further, city driving less.
2025 Malibu prices and engines
The 2025 Malibu starts at $24,700 (LS Fleet FWD) and goes up to $31,500 (2LT).
| Trim | Engine | HP | Drive | Economy | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS Fleet | 1.5L I4 | 163 | FWD | 31 MPG | $24,700 |
| LS | 1.5L I4 | 163 | FWD | 31 MPG | $25,800 |
| RS | 1.5L I4 | 163 | FWD | 31 MPG | $26,800 |
| 1LT | 1.5L I4 | 163 | FWD | 31 MPG | $28,100 |
| 2LT | 1.5L I4 | 163 | FWD | 31 MPG | $31,500 |
Manufacturer's suggested retail prices for the 2025 model year, before destination fees, taxes and options.
How it changed from the previous generation
vs Malibu 2015
- Length+2.7″7 cm bigger
- Width about the same
- Height about the same
- Wheelbase+3.6″9 cm bigger
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