1989 Mazda MX-5 I vs. 2006 Chevrolet Malibu VI
Dimensions Comparison

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1989 Mazda MX-5 I (NA)Change Car
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2006 Chevrolet Malibu VI (facelift 2006)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1989 Mazda MX-5 I and the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu VI compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu VI comes in at 4783 mm (188.31 in), giving it a 808 mm (31.81 in) (16.9 %) advantage over the 1989 Mazda MX-5 I at 3975 mm (156.50 in). Looking at width, the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu VI stretches to 1776 mm (69.92 in), making it 101 mm (3.98 in) (5.7 %) wider than the 1989 Mazda MX-5 I at 1675 mm (65.94 in). As for height, the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu VI reaches 1461 mm (57.52 in), which is 231 mm (9.09 in) (15.8 %) taller than the 1989 Mazda MX-5 I at 1230 mm (48.43 in).

Overall, the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu VI is longer, wider and taller than the 1989 Mazda MX-5 I.

Length
3975 mm156.5 in
4783 mm188.3 in
Width
1675 mm65.9 in
1776 mm69.9 in
Height
1230 mm48.4 in
1461 mm57.5 in

1989 Mazda MX-5 I Preview
3975 mm156.5 in πŸ”΄ -808 mm-31.8 in (-16.9%)
2006 Chevrolet Malibu VI Side View Left
4783 mm188.3 in 🟒 +808 mm+31.8 in (+20.3%)
1989 Mazda MX-5 I Preview
1675 mm65.9 in πŸ”΄ -101 mm-4.0 in (-5.7%)
2006 Chevrolet Malibu VI Front View
1776 mm69.9 in 🟒 +101 mm+4.0 in (+6.0%)
1989 Mazda MX-5 I Preview
1230 mm48.4 in πŸ”΄ -231 mm-9.1 in (-15.8%)
2006 Chevrolet Malibu VI Rear View
1461 mm57.5 in 🟒 +231 mm+9.1 in (+18.8%)
1989 Mazda MX-5 I
2006 Chevrolet Malibu VI

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Roadster
Sedan

Model Year:

1989
2006

Production:

1990-1998 Discontinued Model
2006-2008 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

3975 mm156.5 in
πŸ”΄ -808 mm-31.8 in (-16.9%)
4783 mm188.3 in
🟒 +808 mm+31.8 in (+20.3%)

Width:

1675 mm65.9 in
πŸ”΄ -101 mm-4.0 in (-5.7%)
1776 mm69.9 in
🟒 +101 mm+4.0 in (+6.0%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1230 mm48.4 in
πŸ”΄ -231 mm-9.1 in (-15.8%)
1461 mm57.5 in
🟒 +231 mm+9.1 in (+18.8%)

Ground Clearance:

-
154 mm6.1 in

Trunk Capacity:

135 liter4.8 cu ft
-

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
436 liter15.4 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

955-990 kg2105-2183 lbs
πŸ”΄ -594 kg-1310 lbs (-38.3%) - πŸ”΄ -505 kg-1113 lbs (-33.8%)
1495-1549 kg3296-3415 lbs
🟒 +505 kg+1113 lbs (+51.0%) - 🟒 +594 kg+1310 lbs (+62.2%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1190-1230 kg2624-2712 lbs
-

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

Other Rims:
  • 5.5J x 14 ET 40
18-inch rims:
  • 18
15-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 15
17-inch rims:
  • 17

Tire Size:

  • 185/60 R14 82 H (W:185 | H:60 | D:14)
  • 205/65 R15 (W:205 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 225/50 R17 (W:225 | H:50 | D:17)
  • 225/50 R18 (W:225 | H:50 | D:18)

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