Buick LaCrosse vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Buick LaCrosse · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length198.1 in
- Height57.4 in
- Wheelbase110.5 in
- Curb weight3,495 lb – 3,770 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 6.3 in shorter (198.1 in vs 191.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.7 in narrower (73.0 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 0.3 in taller (57.4 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 112.3 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 101 lb heavier (3,633 lb vs 3,532 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.7 in narrower (73.0 in vs 70.3 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 6.3 in shorter (198.1 in vs 191.8 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 101 lb heavier (3,633 lb vs 3,532 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 112.3 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 0.3 in taller (57.4 in vs 57.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 6.3 in Check garage fit for Buick LaCrosse · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 2.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick LaCrosse | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.1 in | 191.8 in | 6.3 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 70.3 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 57.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 112.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,633 lb | 3,532 lb | 101 lb |
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