Chevrolet Malibu vs Buick LaCrosse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Buick LaCrosse
- Length193.8 in
- Height57.6 in
- Wheelbase111.4 in
- Curb weight3,086 lb – 3,126 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Buick LaCrosse width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 3.1 in shorter (193.8 in vs 196.9 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.1 in narrower (73.0 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 1.6 in taller (57.6 in vs 59.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 111.7 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 923 lb heavier (3,106 lb vs 4,029 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 923 lb heavier (3,106 lb vs 4,029 lb)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 1.6 in taller (57.6 in vs 59.2 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 3.1 in shorter (193.8 in vs 196.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 111.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.1 in narrower (73.0 in vs 73.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 3.1 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Buick LaCrosse
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Buick LaCrosse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.8 in | 196.9 in | 3.1 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 73.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 59.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 111.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.5 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,106 lb | 4,029 lb | 923 lb |
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