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

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

In terms of length, the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu VI measures 4783 mm (188.31 in), making it 808 mm (31.81 in) (16.9 %) longer than the 1989 Mazda MX-5 I at 3975 mm (156.50 in). Looking at width, the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu VI spans 1776 mm (69.92 in), which is 101 mm (3.98 in) (5.7 %) broader than the 1989 Mazda MX-5 I at 1675 mm (65.94 in). As for height, the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu VI stands at 1461 mm (57.52 in), giving it an extra 231 mm (9.09 in) (15.8 %) compared to 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
4783 mm188.3 in
3975 mm156.5 in
Width
1776 mm69.9 in
1675 mm65.9 in
Height
1461 mm57.5 in
1230 mm48.4 in

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

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Roadster

Model Year:

2006
1989

Production:

2006-2008 Discontinued Model
1990-1998 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

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

Width:

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

Width (Folded Mirrors):

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-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

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

Ground Clearance:

154 mm6.1 in
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Trunk Capacity:

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135 liter4.8 cu ft

Trunk Capacity (Max):

436 liter15.4 cu ft
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Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

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

Maximal permitted Weight:

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1190-1230 kg2624-2712 lbs

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

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

Tire Size:

  • 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)
  • 185/60 R14 82 H (W:185 | H:60 | D:14)

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