Buick LaCrosse vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Buick LaCrosse · Nissan Maxima
- Length197.5 in
- Height57.5 in
- Wheelbase114.4 in
- Curb weight3,490 lb – 3,840 lb
- Width73.5 in
- Nissan Maxima width73.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 4.7 in shorter (197.5 in vs 192.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.3 in narrower (73.5 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 1.0 in taller (57.5 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (114.4 in vs 109.3 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 51 lb heavier (3,665 lb vs 3,614 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (114.4 in vs 109.3 in)
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 4.7 in shorter (197.5 in vs 192.8 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 1.0 in taller (57.5 in vs 56.5 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 51 lb heavier (3,665 lb vs 3,614 lb)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.3 in narrower (73.5 in vs 73.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 4.7 in Check garage fit for Buick LaCrosse · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick LaCrosse | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.5 in | 192.8 in | 4.7 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 73.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 56.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.4 in | 109.3 in | 5.1 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,665 lb | 3,614 lb | 51 lb |
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