Buick Riviera vs Genesis G80 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 1999 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Buick Riviera · Genesis G80

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length207.2 in
  • Height54.6 in
  • Wheelbase113.8 in
  • Curb weight3,713 lb
Front / width
  • Width75.0 in
  • Genesis G80 width75.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Genesis G80 is 10.5 in shorter (207.2 in vs 196.7 in)
  • Width: Buick Riviera is 0.8 in narrower (75.0 in vs 75.8 in)
  • Height: Genesis G80 is 3.1 in taller (54.6 in vs 57.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Genesis G80 has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 118.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Genesis G80 is 492 lb heavier (3,713 lb vs 4,205 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Genesis G80 is 492 lb heavier (3,713 lb vs 4,205 lb)
  2. Height: Genesis G80 is 3.1 in taller (54.6 in vs 57.7 in)
  3. Length: Genesis G80 is 10.5 in shorter (207.2 in vs 196.7 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Genesis G80 has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 118.5 in)
  5. Width: Buick Riviera is 0.8 in narrower (75.0 in vs 75.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageGenesis G80Genesis G80 is shorter by 10.5 in Check garage fit for Buick Riviera · garage fit for Genesis G80
  • Narrower for tight parkingBuick RivieraBuick Riviera is narrower by 0.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintGenesis G80Based on length × width (Genesis G80)

Dimension comparison

SpecBuick RivieraGenesis G80Difference
Length207.2 in196.7 in10.5 in
Width75.0 in75.8 in0.8 in
Height54.6 in57.7 in3.1 in
Wheelbase113.8 in118.5 in4.7 in
Ground clearance5.5 in
Curb weight3,713 lb4,205 lb492 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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