Buick Riviera vs Toyota Avalon Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Buick Riviera · Toyota Avalon
- Length207.2 in
- Height54.6 in
- Wheelbase113.8 in
- Curb weight3,713 lb
- Width75.0 in
- Toyota Avalon width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Avalon is 11.3 in shorter (207.2 in vs 195.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 2.2 in narrower (75.0 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Toyota Avalon is 1.9 in taller (54.6 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Riviera has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 113.0 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Riviera is 71 lb heavier (3,713 lb vs 3,643 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Toyota Avalon is 11.3 in shorter (207.2 in vs 195.9 in)
- Height: Toyota Avalon is 1.9 in taller (54.6 in vs 56.5 in)
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 2.2 in narrower (75.0 in vs 72.8 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Riviera is 71 lb heavier (3,713 lb vs 3,643 lb)
- Wheelbase: Buick Riviera has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 113.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Avalon — Toyota Avalon is shorter by 11.3 in Check garage fit for Buick Riviera · garage fit for Toyota Avalon
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Avalon — Toyota Avalon is narrower by 2.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Avalon — Based on length × width (Toyota Avalon)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Riviera | Toyota Avalon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 207.2 in | 195.9 in | 11.3 in |
| Width | 75.0 in | 72.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 54.6 in | 56.5 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 113.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,713 lb | 3,643 lb | 71 lb |
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