Quick answer
The 2009 Buick Allure, the latest model year on record, is 198.4″ long, 72.8″ wide and 57.5″ tall on a 110.2″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,633 lb. At 16.5 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.5 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Buick Allure generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2009 | 198.4″ | 72.8″ | 57.5″ | 110.2″ | 3,503 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
Allure year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 198.4″ | 72.8″ | 110.2″ | 2 | |
| 2008 | 198.4″ | 72.8″ | 110.2″ | 2 | |
| 2007 | 198.4″ | 72.8″ | 110.2″ | 1 | |
| 2006 | 198.4″ | 72.8″ | 110.2″ | 1 | |
| 2005 | 198.4″ | 72.8″ | 110.2″ | 1 |
ROWS 5·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a Allure fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 16.5 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 16.5 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6.1 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
| Measure | This car | Typical of 821 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 72.8″ | 74.4″ | −1.6″ |
| Wheelbase | 110.2″ | 114.6″ | −4.4″ |
| Curb weight | 3,633 lb | 4,180 lb | −547 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
Allure against its rivals
Next to the Chevrolet Monte Carlo, BMW 550i and Jaguar S-Type, the Allure is the longest of the four.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buick Allure (this car) | 2009 | 198.4″ | 72.8″ | 3,633 lb |
| Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2007 | 196.9″ | 72.8″ | 3,433 lb |
| BMW 550i | 2007 | 190.9″ | 72.8″ | 3,902 lb |
| Jaguar S-Type | 2008 | 191.7″ | 71.7″ | 3,902 lb |
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2009 Allure bigger than the 2008?
No. The 2009 and 2008 Allure are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the Allure or the Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
The 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is 1.5″ shorter and 200 lb lighter than the 2009 Allure.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 5 Allure model years, 2005 to 2009. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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