Buick LaCrosse vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Buick LaCrosse · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length196.9 in
- Height59.2 in
- Wheelbase111.7 in
- Ground clearance6.5 in
- Curb weight3,895 lb – 4,162 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 3.1 in shorter (196.9 in vs 193.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.1 in narrower (73.1 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 1.6 in taller (59.2 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 111.4 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 923 lb heavier (4,029 lb vs 3,106 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 923 lb heavier (4,029 lb vs 3,106 lb)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 1.6 in taller (59.2 in vs 57.6 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 3.1 in shorter (196.9 in vs 193.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 111.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.1 in narrower (73.1 in vs 73.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 3.1 in Check garage fit for Buick LaCrosse · garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick LaCrosse | Chevrolet Malibu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.9 in | 193.8 in | 3.1 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 73.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 59.2 in | 57.6 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 111.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,029 lb | 3,106 lb | 923 lb |
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