Ford Taurus vs Buick LaCrosse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Buick LaCrosse
- Length202.9 in
- Height60.7 in
- Wheelbase112.9 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight3,917 lb – 4,327 lb
- Width76.2 in
- Buick LaCrosse width73.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick LaCrosse is 5.4 in shorter (202.9 in vs 197.5 in)
- Width: Buick LaCrosse is 2.7 in narrower (76.2 in vs 73.5 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 3.2 in taller (60.7 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 114.4 in)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Taurus is 3.2 in taller (60.7 in vs 57.5 in)
- Width: Buick LaCrosse is 2.7 in narrower (76.2 in vs 73.5 in)
- Length: Buick LaCrosse is 5.4 in shorter (202.9 in vs 197.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 114.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick LaCrosse — Buick LaCrosse is shorter by 5.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Buick LaCrosse
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick LaCrosse — Buick LaCrosse is narrower by 2.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick LaCrosse — Based on length × width (Buick LaCrosse)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Taurus | Buick LaCrosse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 202.9 in | 197.5 in | 5.4 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 73.5 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 57.5 in | 3.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 114.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,122 lb | — | — |
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