Hyundai Sonata vs Buick LaCrosse Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Sonata · Buick LaCrosse

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

Side view
  • Length191.1 in
  • Height58.1 in
  • Wheelbase110.4 in
  • Ground clearance5.3 in
  • Curb weight3,247 lb – 3,527 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.4 in
  • Buick LaCrosse width73.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Sonata is 6.4 in shorter (191.1 in vs 197.5 in)
  • Width: Hyundai Sonata is 0.1 in narrower (73.4 in vs 73.5 in)
  • Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.6 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 114.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 278 lb heavier (3,387 lb vs 3,665 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 278 lb heavier (3,387 lb vs 3,665 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 114.4 in)
  3. Length: Hyundai Sonata is 6.4 in shorter (191.1 in vs 197.5 in)
  4. Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.6 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.5 in)
  5. Width: Hyundai Sonata is 0.1 in narrower (73.4 in vs 73.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai SonataHyundai Sonata is shorter by 6.4 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Sonata · garage fit for Buick LaCrosse
  • Narrower for tight parkingHyundai SonataHyundai Sonata is narrower by 0.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai SonataBased on length × width (Hyundai Sonata)

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai SonataBuick LaCrosseDifference
Length191.1 in197.5 in6.4 in
Width73.4 in73.5 in0.1 in
Height58.1 in57.5 in0.6 in
Wheelbase110.4 in114.4 in4.0 in
Ground clearance5.3 in
Curb weight3,387 lb3,665 lb278 lb

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