Buick LaCrosse vs Dodge Avenger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2014 catalog dimensions. Buick LaCrosse · Dodge Avenger
- Length196.9 in
- Height59.2 in
- Wheelbase111.7 in
- Ground clearance6.5 in
- Curb weight3,895 lb – 4,162 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Dodge Avenger width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Avenger is 4.3 in shorter (196.9 in vs 192.6 in)
- Width: Dodge Avenger is 0.3 in narrower (73.1 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 0.8 in taller (59.2 in vs 58.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 108.9 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 525 lb heavier (4,029 lb vs 3,504 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 525 lb heavier (4,029 lb vs 3,504 lb)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 108.9 in)
- Length: Dodge Avenger is 4.3 in shorter (196.9 in vs 192.6 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 0.8 in taller (59.2 in vs 58.4 in)
- Width: Dodge Avenger is 0.3 in narrower (73.1 in vs 72.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Avenger — Dodge Avenger is shorter by 4.3 in Check garage fit for Buick LaCrosse · garage fit for Dodge Avenger
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Avenger — Dodge Avenger is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Avenger — Based on length × width (Dodge Avenger)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick LaCrosse | Dodge Avenger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.9 in | 192.6 in | 4.3 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 72.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 59.2 in | 58.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 108.9 in | 2.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,029 lb | 3,504 lb | 525 lb |
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