Buick LaCrosse vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Buick LaCrosse · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length198.1 in
- Height57.4 in
- Wheelbase110.5 in
- Curb weight3,495 lb – 3,568 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 9.8 in shorter (198.1 in vs 188.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 3.1 in narrower (73.0 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.1 in taller (57.4 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 237 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 3,295 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 237 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 3,295 lb)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 9.8 in shorter (198.1 in vs 188.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 3.1 in narrower (73.0 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.1 in taller (57.4 in vs 57.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 9.8 in Check garage fit for Buick LaCrosse · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 3.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick LaCrosse | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.1 in | 188.3 in | 9.8 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 69.9 in | 3.1 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 57.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 106.3 in | 4.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,532 lb | 3,295 lb | 237 lb |
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