Chevrolet Impala vs Buick LaCrosse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Impala · Buick LaCrosse
- Length200.4 in
- Height58.7 in
- Wheelbase110.5 in
- Curb weight3,555 lb – 3,649 lb
- Width72.9 in
- Buick LaCrosse width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick LaCrosse is 3.5 in shorter (200.4 in vs 196.9 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Impala is 0.2 in narrower (72.9 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 0.5 in taller (58.7 in vs 59.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 111.7 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 411 lb heavier (3,602 lb vs 4,013 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 411 lb heavier (3,602 lb vs 4,013 lb)
- Length: Buick LaCrosse is 3.5 in shorter (200.4 in vs 196.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 111.7 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 0.5 in taller (58.7 in vs 59.2 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Impala is 0.2 in narrower (72.9 in vs 73.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick LaCrosse — Buick LaCrosse is shorter by 3.5 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Impala · garage fit for Buick LaCrosse
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Impala — Chevrolet Impala is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick LaCrosse — Based on length × width (Buick LaCrosse)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Impala | Buick LaCrosse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 200.4 in | 196.9 in | 3.5 in |
| Width | 72.9 in | 73.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 59.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 111.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,602 lb | 4,013 lb | 411 lb |
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