Buick LaCrosse vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Buick LaCrosse · Volkswagen Passat
- Length196.9 in
- Height59.2 in
- Wheelbase111.7 in
- Curb weight3,774 lb – 4,274 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 3.3 in shorter (196.9 in vs 193.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.5 in narrower (73.1 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 0.5 in taller (59.2 in vs 58.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 110.4 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 655 lb heavier (4,024 lb vs 3,369 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 655 lb heavier (4,024 lb vs 3,369 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 3.3 in shorter (196.9 in vs 193.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 110.4 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 0.5 in taller (59.2 in vs 58.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.5 in narrower (73.1 in vs 72.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Buick LaCrosse · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick LaCrosse | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.9 in | 193.6 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 72.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 59.2 in | 58.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 110.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.7 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,024 lb | 3,369 lb | 655 lb |
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