Volkswagen Passat vs Buick LaCrosse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Buick LaCrosse
- Length191.9 in
- Height58.5 in
- Wheelbase110.4 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight3,263 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Buick LaCrosse width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 5.0 in shorter (191.9 in vs 196.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.9 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 0.7 in taller (58.5 in vs 59.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 111.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Buick LaCrosse has 1.1 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.5 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 766 lb heavier (3,263 lb vs 4,029 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 766 lb heavier (3,263 lb vs 4,029 lb)
- Ground clearance: Buick LaCrosse has 1.1 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.5 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 5.0 in shorter (191.9 in vs 196.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.9 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 0.7 in taller (58.5 in vs 59.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Buick LaCrosse
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 0.9 in
- More ground clearanceBuick LaCrosse — Buick LaCrosse has 1.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Buick LaCrosse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.9 in | 196.9 in | 5.0 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 73.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 59.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 111.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 6.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,263 lb | 4,029 lb | 766 lb |
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