Hyundai Sonata vs Buick LaCrosse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Sonata · Buick LaCrosse
- Length186.9 in
- Height56.0 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,181 lb – 3,254 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Buick LaCrosse width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 11.2 in shorter (186.9 in vs 198.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Sonata is 1.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 1.4 in taller (56.0 in vs 57.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 110.5 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 314 lb heavier (3,218 lb vs 3,532 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 314 lb heavier (3,218 lb vs 3,532 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 11.2 in shorter (186.9 in vs 198.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 110.5 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 1.4 in taller (56.0 in vs 57.4 in)
- Width: Hyundai Sonata is 1.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is shorter by 11.2 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Sonata · garage fit for Buick LaCrosse
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is narrower by 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Sonata — Based on length × width (Hyundai Sonata)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Sonata | Buick LaCrosse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.9 in | 198.1 in | 11.2 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 73.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 57.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.5 in | 4.2 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.8 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,218 lb | 3,532 lb | 314 lb |
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