Buick LaCrosse vs Kia K5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Buick LaCrosse · Kia K5
- Length196.9 in
- Height59.2 in
- Wheelbase111.7 in
- Ground clearance6.5 in
- Curb weight3,895 lb – 4,162 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Kia K5 width73.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia K5 is 3.8 in shorter (196.9 in vs 193.1 in)
- Width: Buick LaCrosse is 0.1 in narrower (73.1 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 2.3 in taller (59.2 in vs 56.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia K5 has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 112.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Buick LaCrosse has 1.2 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 5.3 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Buick LaCrosse has 1.2 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 5.3 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 2.3 in taller (59.2 in vs 56.9 in)
- Length: Kia K5 is 3.8 in shorter (196.9 in vs 193.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia K5 has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 112.2 in)
- Width: Buick LaCrosse is 0.1 in narrower (73.1 in vs 73.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia K5 — Kia K5 is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Buick LaCrosse · garage fit for Kia K5
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick LaCrosse — Buick LaCrosse is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceBuick LaCrosse — Buick LaCrosse has 1.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia K5 — Based on length × width (Kia K5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick LaCrosse | Kia K5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.9 in | 193.1 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 73.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 59.2 in | 56.9 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 112.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in | 5.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,029 lb | — | — |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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