Volkswagen Passat vs Buick LaCrosse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Buick LaCrosse
- Length188.0 in – 188.2 in
- Height58.0 in – 59.7 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Curb weight3,206 lb – 3,819 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Buick LaCrosse width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 10.0 in shorter (188.1 in vs 198.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.5 in taller (58.9 in vs 57.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 110.5 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 120 lb heavier (3,513 lb vs 3,633 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 10.0 in shorter (188.1 in vs 198.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 110.5 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 120 lb heavier (3,513 lb vs 3,633 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.5 in taller (58.9 in vs 57.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 10.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Buick LaCrosse
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Buick LaCrosse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.1 in | 198.1 in | 10.0 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 73.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 57.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 110.5 in | 3.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,513 lb | 3,633 lb | 120 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 188.0 in – 188.2 in).
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