Buick LaCrosse vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Buick LaCrosse · Nissan Altima
- Length196.9 in
- Height59.2 in
- Wheelbase111.7 in
- Ground clearance6.8 in
- Curb weight3,756 lb – 4,162 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Nissan Altima width72.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 5.4 in shorter (196.9 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.1 in narrower (73.1 in vs 72.0 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 1.2 in taller (59.2 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 109.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Buick LaCrosse has 1.4 in more ground clearance (6.8 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 728 lb heavier (3,959 lb vs 3,232 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Buick LaCrosse has 1.4 in more ground clearance (6.8 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 728 lb heavier (3,959 lb vs 3,232 lb)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 5.4 in shorter (196.9 in vs 191.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 109.3 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 1.2 in taller (59.2 in vs 58.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 5.4 in Check garage fit for Buick LaCrosse · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 1.1 in
- More ground clearanceBuick LaCrosse — Buick LaCrosse has 1.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick LaCrosse | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.9 in | 191.5 in | 5.4 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 72.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 59.2 in | 58.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 109.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in | 5.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,959 lb | 3,232 lb | 728 lb |
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