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Background grid Nissan Altima Sedan 2011-2012 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan 2011-2014
Spec height1 1.473 m 2 
+ 0.8 cm
1 1.465 m Spec height1
1 + 2.8 cm
2 4.844 m Spec length
+ 2.1 cm 1 4.865 m Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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Chevrolet Malibu Sedan 2011 - 2014
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Malibu
Sedan
Gen. 8 | 2011 - 2014
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Nissan Altima Sedan 2011 - 2012
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Nissan
Altima
Sedan
Gen. 4.1 | 2011 - 2012
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Side View Car Size ComparisonChevrolet Malibu (KL1G) Sedan 2011 vs. Nissan Altima (L32) Sedan 2011


Dimensions & Specifications | Chevrolet Malibu (KL1G) Sedan 2011 is 2.1 cm longer and 0.8 cm lower compared to Nissan Altima (L32) Sedan 2011. It has 2.8 cm more ground clearance and offers 26% more cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
486.5 cm
+2.1
Length
484.4 cm
185.5 cm
+5.9
Width2
179.6 cm
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
146.5 cm
Height1
147.3 cm
+0.8
273.7 cm
Wheelbase
277.6 cm
+3.9
16.5 cm
+2.8
Ground clearance3
13.7 cm
-- kg
Weight4,6
1442 kg
5
Seats max.
5
545 l
+26%
Cargo volume EU4
433 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ --
Price EU7
€ --
$ --
Price US7
$ 20270
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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inch
Quick Facts
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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