Spec Sizes

Acura TL vs Buick LaCrosse Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 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 weight3,580 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 49 lb heavier (3,580 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. Curb weight: Acura TL is 49 lb heavier (3,580 lb vs 3,532 lb)
  4. Height: Buick LaCrosse is 0.7 in taller (56.7 in vs 57.4 in)
  5. Width: Acura TL is 0.8 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.0 in)

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
Curb weight3,580 lb3,532 lb49 lb

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