Buick Riviera vs Buick Lucerne Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 vs 2011 catalog dimensions. Buick Riviera · Buick Lucerne
- Length207.2 in
- Height54.6 in
- Wheelbase113.8 in
- Curb weight3,713 lb
- Width75.0 in
- Buick Lucerne width73.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Lucerne is 4.0 in shorter (207.2 in vs 203.2 in)
- Width: Buick Lucerne is 1.2 in narrower (75.0 in vs 73.8 in)
- Height: Buick Lucerne is 3.4 in taller (54.6 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Lucerne has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 115.6 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Lucerne is 154 lb heavier (3,713 lb vs 3,867 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Buick Lucerne is 3.4 in taller (54.6 in vs 58.0 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Lucerne is 154 lb heavier (3,713 lb vs 3,867 lb)
- Length: Buick Lucerne is 4.0 in shorter (207.2 in vs 203.2 in)
- Width: Buick Lucerne is 1.2 in narrower (75.0 in vs 73.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Lucerne has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 115.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Lucerne — Buick Lucerne is shorter by 4.0 in Check garage fit for Buick Riviera · garage fit for Buick Lucerne
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Lucerne — Buick Lucerne is narrower by 1.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Lucerne — Based on length × width (Buick Lucerne)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Riviera | Buick Lucerne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 207.2 in | 203.2 in | 4.0 in |
| Width | 75.0 in | 73.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 54.6 in | 58.0 in | 3.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 115.6 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,713 lb | 3,867 lb | 154 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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