Buick LaCrosse vs Toyota Avalon Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Buick LaCrosse · Toyota Avalon
- Length196.9 in
- Height59.2 in
- Wheelbase111.7 in
- Ground clearance6.8 in
- Curb weight3,756 lb – 4,162 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Toyota Avalon width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Avalon is 1.6 in shorter (196.9 in vs 195.3 in)
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 0.9 in narrower (73.1 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 1.7 in taller (59.2 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 111.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Buick LaCrosse has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.8 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 415 lb heavier (3,959 lb vs 3,544 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Buick LaCrosse has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.8 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 415 lb heavier (3,959 lb vs 3,544 lb)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 1.7 in taller (59.2 in vs 57.5 in)
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 0.9 in narrower (73.1 in vs 72.2 in)
- Length: Toyota Avalon is 1.6 in shorter (196.9 in vs 195.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Avalon — Toyota Avalon is shorter by 1.6 in Check garage fit for Buick LaCrosse · garage fit for Toyota Avalon
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Avalon — Toyota Avalon is narrower by 0.9 in
- More ground clearanceBuick LaCrosse — Buick LaCrosse has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Avalon — Based on length × width (Toyota Avalon)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick LaCrosse | Toyota Avalon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.9 in | 195.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 72.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 59.2 in | 57.5 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 111.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in | 5.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,959 lb | 3,544 lb | 415 lb |
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