Nissan Maxima vs Buick LaCrosse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Buick LaCrosse
- Length192.8 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,478 lb – 3,608 lb
- Width73.2 in
- Buick LaCrosse width73.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 4.7 in shorter (192.8 in vs 197.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.3 in narrower (73.2 in vs 73.5 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 1.0 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 114.4 in)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 114.4 in)
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 4.7 in shorter (192.8 in vs 197.5 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 1.0 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.3 in narrower (73.2 in vs 73.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 4.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Buick LaCrosse
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Buick LaCrosse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.8 in | 197.5 in | 4.7 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 73.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 57.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 114.4 in | 5.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,543 lb | — | — |
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