Buick LaCrosse vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Buick LaCrosse · Volkswagen Passat
- Length197.5 in
- Height57.5 in
- Wheelbase114.4 in
- Width73.5 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 5.6 in shorter (197.5 in vs 191.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.3 in narrower (73.5 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.0 in taller (57.5 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (114.4 in vs 110.4 in)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (114.4 in vs 110.4 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 5.6 in shorter (197.5 in vs 191.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.3 in narrower (73.5 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.0 in taller (57.5 in vs 58.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for Buick LaCrosse · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick LaCrosse | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.5 in | 191.9 in | 5.6 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 72.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 58.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.4 in | 110.4 in | 4.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.4 in | — |
| Curb weight | — | 3,417 lb | — |
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