Spec Sizes

Acura TL vs Buick LaCrosse Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Acura TL · Buick LaCrosse

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length189.3 in
  • Height56.7 in
  • Wheelbase107.9 in
  • Curb weight3,570 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.2 in
  • Buick LaCrosse width73.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura TL is 8.8 in shorter (189.3 in vs 198.1 in)
  • Width: Acura TL is 0.8 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.0 in)
  • Height: Buick LaCrosse is 0.7 in taller (56.7 in vs 57.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 110.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura TL is 39 lb heavier (3,570 lb vs 3,532 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Acura TL is 8.8 in shorter (189.3 in vs 198.1 in)
  2. Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 110.5 in)
  3. Height: Buick LaCrosse is 0.7 in taller (56.7 in vs 57.4 in)
  4. Width: Acura TL is 0.8 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.0 in)
  5. Curb weight: Acura TL is 39 lb heavier (3,570 lb vs 3,532 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura TL — Acura TL is shorter by 8.8 in Check garage fit for Acura TL · garage fit for Buick LaCrosse
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura TL — Acura TL is narrower by 0.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura TL — Based on length × width (Acura TL)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura TLBuick LaCrosseDifference
Length189.3 in198.1 in8.8 in
Width72.2 in73.0 in0.8 in
Height56.7 in57.4 in0.7 in
Wheelbase107.9 in110.5 in2.6 in
Ground clearance—6.8 in—
Curb weight3,570 lb3,532 lb39 lb

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