Ford Taurus vs Buick LaCrosse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Buick LaCrosse
- Length197.6 in
- Height56.1 in
- Wheelbase108.5 in
- Curb weight3,322 lb – 3,343 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Buick LaCrosse width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Taurus is 0.5 in shorter (197.6 in vs 198.1 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 1.3 in taller (56.1 in vs 57.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (108.5 in vs 110.5 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 199 lb heavier (3,333 lb vs 3,532 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 199 lb heavier (3,333 lb vs 3,532 lb)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 1.3 in taller (56.1 in vs 57.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (108.5 in vs 110.5 in)
- Length: Ford Taurus is 0.5 in shorter (197.6 in vs 198.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Taurus — Ford Taurus is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Buick LaCrosse
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Taurus | Buick LaCrosse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.6 in | 198.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 73.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 57.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 110.5 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,333 lb | 3,532 lb | 199 lb |
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