Spec Sizes

Ford Taurus vs Buick Lucerne Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Buick Lucerne

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length197.6 in
  • Height56.1 in
  • Wheelbase108.5 in
  • Curb weight3,322 lb – 3,343 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.0 in
  • Buick Lucerne width73.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Taurus is 5.6 in shorter (197.6 in vs 203.2 in)
  • Width: Ford Taurus is 0.8 in narrower (73.0 in vs 73.8 in)
  • Height: Buick Lucerne is 1.9 in taller (56.1 in vs 58.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Buick Lucerne has a 7.1 in longer wheelbase (108.5 in vs 115.6 in)
  • Curb weight: Buick Lucerne is 556 lb heavier (3,333 lb vs 3,889 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Buick Lucerne is 556 lb heavier (3,333 lb vs 3,889 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Buick Lucerne has a 7.1 in longer wheelbase (108.5 in vs 115.6 in)
  3. Height: Buick Lucerne is 1.9 in taller (56.1 in vs 58.0 in)
  4. Length: Ford Taurus is 5.6 in shorter (197.6 in vs 203.2 in)
  5. Width: Ford Taurus is 0.8 in narrower (73.0 in vs 73.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Taurus — Ford Taurus is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Buick Lucerne
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Taurus — Ford Taurus is narrower by 0.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Taurus — Based on length × width (Ford Taurus)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord TaurusBuick LucerneDifference
Length197.6 in203.2 in5.6 in
Width73.0 in73.8 in0.8 in
Height56.1 in58.0 in1.9 in
Wheelbase108.5 in115.6 in7.1 in
Curb weight3,333 lb3,889 lb556 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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