Buick LaCrosse vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Buick LaCrosse · Kia Optima
- Length198.1 in
- Height57.4 in
- Wheelbase110.5 in
- Ground clearance6.8 in
- Curb weight3,495 lb – 3,568 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Kia Optima width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 12.3 in shorter (198.1 in vs 185.8 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 1.5 in narrower (73.0 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 1.9 in taller (57.4 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 242 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 3,290 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 242 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 3,290 lb)
- Length: Kia Optima is 12.3 in shorter (198.1 in vs 185.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 1.9 in taller (57.4 in vs 55.5 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 1.5 in narrower (73.0 in vs 71.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 12.3 in Check garage fit for Buick LaCrosse · garage fit for Kia Optima
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick LaCrosse | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.1 in | 185.8 in | 12.3 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 71.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 55.5 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 106.3 in | 4.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,532 lb | 3,290 lb | 242 lb |
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