Buick LaCrosse vs Ford Taurus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Buick LaCrosse · Ford Taurus
- Length197.5 in
- Height57.5 in
- Wheelbase114.4 in
- Width73.5 in
- Ford Taurus width76.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick LaCrosse is 5.4 in shorter (197.5 in vs 202.9 in)
- Width: Buick LaCrosse is 2.7 in narrower (73.5 in vs 76.2 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 3.2 in taller (57.5 in vs 60.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (114.4 in vs 112.9 in)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Taurus is 3.2 in taller (57.5 in vs 60.7 in)
- Width: Buick LaCrosse is 2.7 in narrower (73.5 in vs 76.2 in)
- Length: Buick LaCrosse is 5.4 in shorter (197.5 in vs 202.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (114.4 in vs 112.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick LaCrosse — Buick LaCrosse is shorter by 5.4 in Check garage fit for Buick LaCrosse · garage fit for Ford Taurus
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick LaCrosse — Buick LaCrosse is narrower by 2.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick LaCrosse — Based on length × width (Buick LaCrosse)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick LaCrosse | Ford Taurus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.5 in | 202.9 in | 5.4 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 76.2 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 60.7 in | 3.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.4 in | 112.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.1 in | — |
| Curb weight | — | 4,122 lb | — |
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