Buick LaCrosse vs Ford Taurus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Buick LaCrosse · Ford Taurus
- Length198.1 in
- Height57.4 in
- Wheelbase110.5 in
- Curb weight3,495 lb – 3,770 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Ford Taurus width74.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick LaCrosse is 3.7 in shorter (198.1 in vs 201.8 in)
- Width: Buick LaCrosse is 1.5 in narrower (73.0 in vs 74.5 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 4.1 in taller (57.4 in vs 61.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 112.9 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 96 lb heavier (3,633 lb vs 3,729 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Taurus is 4.1 in taller (57.4 in vs 61.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 96 lb heavier (3,633 lb vs 3,729 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 112.9 in)
- Width: Buick LaCrosse is 1.5 in narrower (73.0 in vs 74.5 in)
- Length: Buick LaCrosse is 3.7 in shorter (198.1 in vs 201.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick LaCrosse — Buick LaCrosse is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Buick LaCrosse · garage fit for Ford Taurus
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick LaCrosse — Buick LaCrosse is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick LaCrosse — Based on length × width (Buick LaCrosse)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick LaCrosse | Ford Taurus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.1 in | 201.8 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 74.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 61.5 in | 4.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 112.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.1 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,633 lb | 3,729 lb | 96 lb |
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