Buick LaCrosse vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Buick LaCrosse · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length197.5 in
- Height57.5 in
- Wheelbase114.4 in
- Curb weight3,490 lb – 3,840 lb
- Width73.5 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 3.3 in shorter (197.5 in vs 194.2 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.5 in narrower (73.5 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 0.2 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (114.4 in vs 111.4 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 486 lb heavier (3,665 lb vs 3,179 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 486 lb heavier (3,665 lb vs 3,179 lb)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (114.4 in vs 111.4 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 3.3 in shorter (197.5 in vs 194.2 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.5 in narrower (73.5 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 0.2 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Buick LaCrosse · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick LaCrosse | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.5 in | 194.2 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 73.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.4 in | 111.4 in | 3.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,665 lb | 3,179 lb | 486 lb |
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