Buick LaCrosse vs Chevrolet Impala Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Buick LaCrosse · Chevrolet Impala
- Length197.5 in
- Height57.5 in
- Wheelbase114.4 in
- Width73.5 in
- Chevrolet Impala width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick LaCrosse is 3.8 in shorter (197.5 in vs 201.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Impala is 0.5 in narrower (73.5 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Impala is 1.4 in taller (57.5 in vs 58.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (114.4 in vs 111.7 in)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (114.4 in vs 111.7 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Impala is 1.4 in taller (57.5 in vs 58.9 in)
- Length: Buick LaCrosse is 3.8 in shorter (197.5 in vs 201.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Impala is 0.5 in narrower (73.5 in vs 73.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick LaCrosse — Buick LaCrosse is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Buick LaCrosse · garage fit for Chevrolet Impala
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Impala — Chevrolet Impala is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick LaCrosse — Based on length × width (Buick LaCrosse)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick LaCrosse | Chevrolet Impala | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.5 in | 201.3 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 73.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 58.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.4 in | 111.7 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.1 in | — |
| Curb weight | — | 3,765 lb | — |
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