Tesla Model S vs Buick LaCrosse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Tesla Model S · Buick LaCrosse
- Length196.0 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase116.5 in
- Ground clearance5.7 in
- Curb weight4,608 lb – 4,936 lb
- Width77.3 in
- Buick LaCrosse width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Tesla Model S is 0.9 in shorter (196.0 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 4.8 in longer wheelbase (116.5 in vs 111.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Buick LaCrosse has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.7 in vs 6.5 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model S is 744 lb heavier (4,772 lb vs 4,029 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Tesla Model S is 744 lb heavier (4,772 lb vs 4,029 lb)
- Ground clearance: Buick LaCrosse has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.7 in vs 6.5 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 4.8 in longer wheelbase (116.5 in vs 111.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageTesla Model S — Tesla Model S is shorter by 0.9 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
- More ground clearanceBuick LaCrosse — Buick LaCrosse has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick LaCrosse — Based on length × width (Buick LaCrosse)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Tesla Model S | Buick LaCrosse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.0 in | 196.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 77.3 in | 73.1 in | 4.2 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 59.2 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in | 111.7 in | 4.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in | 6.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 4,772 lb | 4,029 lb | 744 lb |
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