Buick LaCrosse vs Chevrolet Impala Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Buick LaCrosse · Chevrolet Impala
- Length196.9 in
- Height59.2 in
- Wheelbase111.7 in
- Ground clearance6.8 in
- Curb weight3,756 lb – 4,162 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Chevrolet Impala width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick LaCrosse is 4.4 in shorter (196.9 in vs 201.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Impala is 0.1 in narrower (73.1 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 0.3 in taller (59.2 in vs 58.9 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Buick LaCrosse has 1.7 in more ground clearance (6.8 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 195 lb heavier (3,959 lb vs 3,765 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Buick LaCrosse has 1.7 in more ground clearance (6.8 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 195 lb heavier (3,959 lb vs 3,765 lb)
- Length: Buick LaCrosse is 4.4 in shorter (196.9 in vs 201.3 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 0.3 in taller (59.2 in vs 58.9 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Impala is 0.1 in narrower (73.1 in vs 73.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick LaCrosse — Buick LaCrosse is shorter by 4.4 in Check garage fit for Buick LaCrosse · garage fit for Chevrolet Impala
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Impala — Chevrolet Impala is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceBuick LaCrosse — Buick LaCrosse has 1.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick LaCrosse — Based on length × width (Buick LaCrosse)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick LaCrosse | Chevrolet Impala | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.9 in | 201.3 in | 4.4 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 73.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 59.2 in | 58.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 111.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in | 5.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,959 lb | 3,765 lb | 195 lb |
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