Buick LaCrosse vs Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Buick LaCrosse · Chevrolet Malibu
- Length197.5 in
- Height57.5 in
- Wheelbase114.4 in
- Width73.5 in
- Chevrolet Malibu width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 3.7 in shorter (197.5 in vs 193.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.5 in narrower (73.5 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.1 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (114.4 in vs 111.4 in)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (114.4 in vs 111.4 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 3.7 in shorter (197.5 in vs 193.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.5 in narrower (73.5 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.1 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 3.7 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 | 193.8 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 73.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.4 in | 111.4 in | 3.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.5 in | — |
| Curb weight | — | 3,237 lb | — |
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