Ford Taurus vs Buick LaCrosse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Buick LaCrosse
- Length202.9 in
- Height60.7 in
- Wheelbase112.9 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight4,015 lb – 4,224 lb
- Width76.2 in
- Buick LaCrosse width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick LaCrosse is 6.0 in shorter (202.9 in vs 196.9 in)
- Width: Buick LaCrosse is 3.1 in narrower (76.2 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 1.5 in taller (60.7 in vs 59.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 111.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 107 lb heavier (4,120 lb vs 4,013 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Buick LaCrosse is 3.1 in narrower (76.2 in vs 73.1 in)
- Length: Buick LaCrosse is 6.0 in shorter (202.9 in vs 196.9 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 107 lb heavier (4,120 lb vs 4,013 lb)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 1.5 in taller (60.7 in vs 59.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 111.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick LaCrosse — Buick LaCrosse is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Buick LaCrosse
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick LaCrosse — Buick LaCrosse is narrower by 3.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick LaCrosse — Based on length × width (Buick LaCrosse)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Taurus | Buick LaCrosse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 202.9 in | 196.9 in | 6.0 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 73.1 in | 3.1 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 59.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 111.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,120 lb | 4,013 lb | 107 lb |
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