Buick LaCrosse vs Hyundai Sonata Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Buick LaCrosse · Hyundai Sonata
- Length198.1 in
- Height57.4 in
- Wheelbase110.5 in
- Ground clearance6.8 in
- Curb weight3,495 lb – 3,568 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Hyundai Sonata width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 11.2 in shorter (198.1 in vs 186.9 in)
- Width: Hyundai Sonata is 1.3 in narrower (73.0 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 1.4 in taller (57.4 in vs 56.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 314 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 3,218 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 314 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 3,218 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 11.2 in shorter (198.1 in vs 186.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 1.4 in taller (57.4 in vs 56.0 in)
- Width: Hyundai Sonata is 1.3 in narrower (73.0 in vs 71.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is shorter by 11.2 in Check garage fit for Buick LaCrosse · garage fit for Hyundai Sonata
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is narrower by 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Sonata — Based on length × width (Hyundai Sonata)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick LaCrosse | Hyundai Sonata | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.1 in | 186.9 in | 11.2 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 71.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 56.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 106.3 in | 4.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,532 lb | 3,218 lb | 314 lb |
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