Chevrolet Malibu vs Buick LaCrosse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Malibu · Buick LaCrosse
- Length193.8 in
- Height57.6 in
- Wheelbase111.4 in
- Ground clearance6.5 in
- Curb weight3,086 lb – 3,388 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Buick LaCrosse width73.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 3.7 in shorter (193.8 in vs 197.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.5 in narrower (73.0 in vs 73.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.1 in taller (57.6 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 114.4 in)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 114.4 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Malibu is 3.7 in shorter (193.8 in vs 197.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.5 in narrower (73.0 in vs 73.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Malibu is 0.1 in taller (57.6 in vs 57.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Malibu · garage fit for Buick LaCrosse
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Malibu — Chevrolet Malibu is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Malibu — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Malibu)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Malibu | Buick LaCrosse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.8 in | 197.5 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 73.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 57.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 114.4 in | 3.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,237 lb | — | — |
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