Ford Taurus vs Buick Lucerne Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Buick Lucerne
- Length201.8 in
- Height61.5 in
- Wheelbase112.9 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight3,643 lb – 3,814 lb
- Width74.5 in
- Buick Lucerne width73.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Taurus is 1.4 in shorter (201.8 in vs 203.2 in)
- Width: Buick Lucerne is 0.7 in narrower (74.5 in vs 73.8 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 3.5 in taller (61.5 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Lucerne has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 115.6 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Lucerne is 160 lb heavier (3,729 lb vs 3,889 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Taurus is 3.5 in taller (61.5 in vs 58.0 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Lucerne is 160 lb heavier (3,729 lb vs 3,889 lb)
- Wheelbase: Buick Lucerne has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 115.6 in)
- Width: Buick Lucerne is 0.7 in narrower (74.5 in vs 73.8 in)
- Length: Ford Taurus is 1.4 in shorter (201.8 in vs 203.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Taurus — Ford Taurus is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Buick Lucerne
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Lucerne — Buick Lucerne is narrower by 0.7 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Taurus | Buick Lucerne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 201.8 in | 203.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 74.5 in | 73.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 61.5 in | 58.0 in | 3.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 115.6 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,729 lb | 3,889 lb | 160 lb |
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