Buick LaCrosse vs Ford Taurus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Buick LaCrosse · Ford Taurus
- Length198.1 in
- Height57.4 in
- Wheelbase110.5 in
- Ground clearance6.8 in
- Curb weight3,495 lb – 3,568 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Ford Taurus width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Taurus is 0.5 in shorter (198.1 in vs 197.6 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 0.4 in taller (57.4 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 108.5 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 114 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 3,418 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 114 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 3,418 lb)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 108.5 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 0.4 in taller (57.4 in vs 57.0 in)
- Length: Ford Taurus is 0.5 in shorter (198.1 in vs 197.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Taurus — Ford Taurus is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Buick LaCrosse · garage fit for Ford Taurus
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick LaCrosse | Ford Taurus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.1 in | 197.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 73.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 57.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 108.5 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,532 lb | 3,418 lb | 114 lb |
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