Buick LaCrosse vs Subaru Legacy Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Buick LaCrosse · Subaru Legacy
- Length198.1 in
- Height57.4 in
- Wheelbase110.5 in
- Ground clearance6.8 in
- Curb weight3,495 lb – 3,568 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Subaru Legacy width68.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 10.7 in shorter (198.1 in vs 187.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 4.9 in narrower (73.0 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 0.3 in taller (57.4 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 5.4 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 214 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 3,318 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 4.9 in narrower (73.0 in vs 68.1 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 214 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 3,318 lb)
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 10.7 in shorter (198.1 in vs 187.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 5.4 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 105.1 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 0.3 in taller (57.4 in vs 57.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 10.7 in Check garage fit for Buick LaCrosse · garage fit for Subaru Legacy
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is narrower by 4.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Legacy — Based on length × width (Subaru Legacy)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick LaCrosse | Subaru Legacy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.1 in | 187.4 in | 10.7 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 68.1 in | 4.9 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 57.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 105.1 in | 5.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,532 lb | 3,318 lb | 214 lb |
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