Spec Sizes

Acura TL vs Buick LaCrosse Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 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 – 189.8 in
  • Height56.7 in
  • Wheelbase107.9 in
  • Ground clearance5.8 in – 5.9 in
  • Curb weight3,623 lb – 3,674 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.2 in
  • Buick LaCrosse width73.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura TL is 8.5 in shorter (189.6 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 16 lb heavier (3,649 lb vs 3,633 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Acura TL is 8.5 in shorter (189.6 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 16 lb heavier (3,649 lb vs 3,633 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura TL — Acura TL is shorter by 8.5 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
Length189.6 in198.1 in8.5 in
Width72.2 in73.0 in0.8 in
Height56.7 in57.4 in0.7 in
Wheelbase107.9 in110.5 in2.6 in
Ground clearance5.8 in——
Curb weight3,649 lb3,633 lb16 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 189.3 in – 189.8 in).

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