Tesla Model S vs Buick LaCrosse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Tesla Model S · Buick LaCrosse
- Length195.9 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase116.5 in – 117.7 in
- Ground clearance6.1 in
- Curb weight4,647 lb
- Width77.3 in
- Buick LaCrosse width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Tesla Model S is 1.0 in shorter (195.9 in vs 196.9 in)
- Width: Buick LaCrosse is 4.2 in narrower (77.3 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 2.7 in taller (56.5 in vs 59.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model S has a 5.4 in longer wheelbase (117.1 in vs 111.7 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model S is 623 lb heavier (4,647 lb vs 4,024 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Tesla Model S is 623 lb heavier (4,647 lb vs 4,024 lb)
- Width: Buick LaCrosse is 4.2 in narrower (77.3 in vs 73.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model S has a 5.4 in longer wheelbase (117.1 in vs 111.7 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 2.7 in taller (56.5 in vs 59.2 in)
- Length: Tesla Model S is 1.0 in shorter (195.9 in vs 196.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageTesla Model S — Tesla Model S is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Tesla Model S · garage fit for Buick LaCrosse
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick LaCrosse — Buick LaCrosse is narrower by 4.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick LaCrosse — Based on length × width (Buick LaCrosse)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Tesla Model S | Buick LaCrosse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.9 in | 196.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 77.3 in | 73.1 in | 4.2 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 59.2 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 111.7 in | 5.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,647 lb | 4,024 lb | 623 lb |
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