Tesla Model S vs Buick LaCrosse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2019 catalog dimensions. Tesla Model S · Buick LaCrosse
- Length196.0 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase116.5 in
- Ground clearance4.6 in – 5.7 in
- Curb weight4,469 lb – 4,941 lb
- Width77.3 in
- Buick LaCrosse width73.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Tesla Model S is 1.5 in shorter (196.0 in vs 197.5 in)
- Width: Buick LaCrosse is 3.8 in narrower (77.3 in vs 73.5 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 1.0 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model S has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (116.5 in vs 114.4 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model S is 1,040 lb heavier (4,705 lb vs 3,665 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Tesla Model S is 1,040 lb heavier (4,705 lb vs 3,665 lb)
- Width: Buick LaCrosse is 3.8 in narrower (77.3 in vs 73.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model S has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (116.5 in vs 114.4 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 1.0 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.5 in)
- Length: Tesla Model S is 1.5 in shorter (196.0 in vs 197.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageTesla Model S — Tesla Model S is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Tesla Model S · garage fit for Buick LaCrosse
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick LaCrosse — Buick LaCrosse is narrower by 3.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick LaCrosse — Based on length × width (Buick LaCrosse)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Tesla Model S | Buick LaCrosse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.0 in | 197.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 77.3 in | 73.5 in | 3.8 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 57.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in | 114.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.2 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,705 lb | 3,665 lb | 1,040 lb |
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