Buick LaCrosse vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Buick LaCrosse · Volkswagen Passat
- Length196.9 in
- Height59.2 in
- Wheelbase111.7 in
- Curb weight3,829 lb – 4,196 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Volkswagen Passat width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 9.1 in shorter (196.9 in vs 187.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.4 in narrower (73.1 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 0.4 in taller (59.2 in vs 58.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 106.7 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 621 lb heavier (4,013 lb vs 3,392 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 621 lb heavier (4,013 lb vs 3,392 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 9.1 in shorter (196.9 in vs 187.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 106.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.4 in narrower (73.1 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 0.4 in taller (59.2 in vs 58.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 9.1 in Check garage fit for Buick LaCrosse · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 1.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick LaCrosse | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.9 in | 187.8 in | 9.1 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 71.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 59.2 in | 58.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 106.7 in | 5.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,013 lb | 3,392 lb | 621 lb |
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