Ford Taurus vs Buick LeSabre Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Buick LeSabre
- Length197.6 in – 197.7 in
- Height56.1 in – 57.8 in
- Wheelbase108.5 in
- Curb weight3,322 lb – 3,514 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Buick LeSabre width73.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Taurus is 2.4 in shorter (197.6 in vs 200.0 in)
- Width: Ford Taurus is 0.5 in narrower (73.0 in vs 73.5 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Buick LeSabre has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (108.5 in vs 112.2 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LeSabre is 161 lb heavier (3,418 lb vs 3,579 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick LeSabre is 161 lb heavier (3,418 lb vs 3,579 lb)
- Wheelbase: Buick LeSabre has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (108.5 in vs 112.2 in)
- Length: Ford Taurus is 2.4 in shorter (197.6 in vs 200.0 in)
- Width: Ford Taurus is 0.5 in narrower (73.0 in vs 73.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Taurus — Ford Taurus is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Buick LeSabre
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Taurus — Ford Taurus is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Taurus — Based on length × width (Ford Taurus)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Taurus | Buick LeSabre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.6 in | 200.0 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 73.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 57.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 112.2 in | 3.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,418 lb | 3,579 lb | 161 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 197.6 in – 197.7 in).
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