Ford Taurus vs Buick Lucerne Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 vs 2011 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Buick Lucerne
- Length202.9 in
- Height60.7 in
- Wheelbase112.9 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight3,917 lb – 4,327 lb
- Width76.2 in
- Buick Lucerne width73.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Taurus is 0.3 in shorter (202.9 in vs 203.2 in)
- Width: Buick Lucerne is 2.4 in narrower (76.2 in vs 73.8 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 2.7 in taller (60.7 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Lucerne has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 115.6 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 256 lb heavier (4,122 lb vs 3,867 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 256 lb heavier (4,122 lb vs 3,867 lb)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 2.7 in taller (60.7 in vs 58.0 in)
- Width: Buick Lucerne is 2.4 in narrower (76.2 in vs 73.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Lucerne has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 115.6 in)
- Length: Ford Taurus is 0.3 in shorter (202.9 in vs 203.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Taurus — Ford Taurus is shorter by 0.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Buick Lucerne
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Lucerne — Buick Lucerne is narrower by 2.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Lucerne — Based on length × width (Buick Lucerne)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Taurus | Buick Lucerne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 202.9 in | 203.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 73.8 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 58.0 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 115.6 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,122 lb | 3,867 lb | 256 lb |
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