Chevrolet Impala vs Buick Lucerne Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Impala · Buick Lucerne

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

Side view
  • Length200.4 in
  • Height58.7 in
  • Wheelbase110.5 in
  • Curb weight3,555 lb – 3,711 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.9 in
  • Buick Lucerne width73.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Chevrolet Impala is 2.8 in shorter (200.4 in vs 203.2 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Impala is 0.9 in narrower (72.9 in vs 73.8 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Impala is 0.7 in taller (58.7 in vs 58.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Buick Lucerne has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 115.6 in)
  • Curb weight: Buick Lucerne is 256 lb heavier (3,633 lb vs 3,889 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Buick Lucerne is 256 lb heavier (3,633 lb vs 3,889 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Buick Lucerne has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 115.6 in)
  3. Length: Chevrolet Impala is 2.8 in shorter (200.4 in vs 203.2 in)
  4. Width: Chevrolet Impala is 0.9 in narrower (72.9 in vs 73.8 in)
  5. Height: Chevrolet Impala is 0.7 in taller (58.7 in vs 58.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet ImpalaChevrolet Impala is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Impala · garage fit for Buick Lucerne
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet ImpalaChevrolet Impala is narrower by 0.9 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet ImpalaBased on length × width (Chevrolet Impala)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet ImpalaBuick LucerneDifference
Length200.4 in203.2 in2.8 in
Width72.9 in73.8 in0.9 in
Height58.7 in58.0 in0.7 in
Wheelbase110.5 in115.6 in5.1 in
Curb weight3,633 lb3,889 lb256 lb

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