Ford Taurus vs Buick LaCrosse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Buick LaCrosse
- Length201.8 in
- Height61.5 in
- Wheelbase112.9 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight3,643 lb – 3,814 lb
- Width74.5 in
- Buick LaCrosse width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick LaCrosse is 3.7 in shorter (201.8 in vs 198.1 in)
- Width: Buick LaCrosse is 1.5 in narrower (74.5 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 4.1 in taller (61.5 in vs 57.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 110.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 96 lb heavier (3,729 lb vs 3,633 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Taurus is 4.1 in taller (61.5 in vs 57.4 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 96 lb heavier (3,729 lb vs 3,633 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 110.5 in)
- Width: Buick LaCrosse is 1.5 in narrower (74.5 in vs 73.0 in)
- Length: Buick LaCrosse is 3.7 in shorter (201.8 in vs 198.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick LaCrosse — Buick LaCrosse is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Buick LaCrosse
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick LaCrosse — Buick LaCrosse is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick LaCrosse — Based on length × width (Buick LaCrosse)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Taurus | Buick LaCrosse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 201.8 in | 198.1 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 74.5 in | 73.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 61.5 in | 57.4 in | 4.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 110.5 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,729 lb | 3,633 lb | 96 lb |
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