Buick LaCrosse vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Buick LaCrosse · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length196.9 in
- Height59.2 in
- Wheelbase111.7 in
- Curb weight3,829 lb – 4,045 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 5.1 in shorter (196.9 in vs 191.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.8 in narrower (73.1 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 2.1 in taller (59.2 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 112.3 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 405 lb heavier (3,937 lb vs 3,532 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 405 lb heavier (3,937 lb vs 3,532 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 2.8 in narrower (73.1 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 2.1 in taller (59.2 in vs 57.1 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 5.1 in shorter (196.9 in vs 191.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Malibu has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 112.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 5.1 in Check garage fit for Buick LaCrosse · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 2.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick LaCrosse | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.9 in | 191.8 in | 5.1 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 70.3 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 59.2 in | 57.1 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 112.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,937 lb | 3,532 lb | 405 lb |
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